2022 Mazda Mazda6 — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2022 Mazda Mazda6

The 2022 Mazda6 comes with a 2.5L naturally-aspirated four-cylinder paired to an eight-speed automatic that feels planted on highway merges without the lag of older six-speeds. Owners praise the steering feedback through the leather wheel and the tight body roll in curves, which makes a $28k sedan feel more expensive than it is. Interior trim switches from plastic to soft-touch materials on mid trims, and the head-up display projects speed onto the windshield so you're not glancing down at 70 mph.

Common complaints and known issues

The infotainment screen on 2022 models has a known lag issue when pairing phones via Bluetooth, sometimes requiring a restart to regain audio control. NHTSA received complaints about the front brake pads wearing unevenly by 60k miles, especially in stop-and-go city driving, pointing to caliper sticking rather than driver habit. Paint adhesion on the hood and trunk lid shows early chipping around 40k–70k miles in salt states, and some owners reported water leaks into the trunk during heavy rain due to seal degradation.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $20,500–$24,000. 80k–120k miles: $17,500–$21,000. Over 120k miles: $14,000–$18,500. Clean Carfax and no accident history command a $2,000–$3,000 premium; higher trims (Carbon, Turbo) add $1,500–$2,500 to each band. Regional variation of $1,000–$2,000 exists between coasts and the Midwest.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.