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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Mazda Mazda6 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda6
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  59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Audi A5 / S5 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda6
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  35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven
49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven2014 Audi A5 / S5
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  49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.
2014
Mazda Mazda6
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  40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2013
Audi A5 / S5
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  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven2012 Audi S5 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are A4s or S4s. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
2011
Audi S5 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are A4s or S4s. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mazda Mazda6 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Mazda Mazda6 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5s and Mazda Mazda6s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5s and Mazda Mazda6s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Mazda Mazda6 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Mazda Mazda6 have been recently.

To see how frequently Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Mazda Mazda6 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda tied with Subaru for second place in 2013 Consumer Reports Best Car Brands, behind Lexus. Great driving a car brand not everyone has but is still known for quality and a great driving experience. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well screwed together - quality see full Mazda Mazda6 review
Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
the previous model of mazda6 was looking like 10 years older than camry, altima or accord, it was smaller too, mazda never was something bigger than marginal car producer under the ford management see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Considered low-mid class and low resale values. see full Mazda Mazda6 review