There are 2 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2011 Mazda Mazda6in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THE 2011 MAZDA 6 HAS A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR LEADING TO A HARD JERK TO ALL PASSENGERS. THE CAR SEEMS TO JUMP AT TIMES OR FEELS LIKE SOME ONE HIT IT FROM THE BACK. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY MAZDA 6. *TR
WHEN I BACK UP AND STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE I SHIFT THE CAR TO DRIVE AND IT FEELS AND SOUND LIKE THE REAR END IS COMING OUT. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026