2010 Mazda MAZDA6 visibility/wiper problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver. I was in an accident because I couldn't see due to light reflecting off melted dash. Dash is so sticky that you cannot touch or it…”
filed Jan 4, 2021
“2010 mazda 6 isport passenger dashboard crash pad has been melting progressively for about 2 years. Only began noticing the dash melting upon my move to hawaii, so I assume it is a result of subpar parts and the hot/humid climate. This appears to be common with this make and model, based on…”
filed Nov 6, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines…
09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Visibility/wiper problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 14 | 4% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.