Model year guide

2008 Mazda 6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Mazda 6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,966 on record.

2008 Mazda 6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Mazda 6 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined20–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Mazda 6 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Mazda 6.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Mazda 6 MPG & running costs

Combined20–24 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,075
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Mazda 6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,375
Fuel only$15,375
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Mazda 6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Core grade (Canada only) · s Sport Value Edition
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl 146 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 212 hp · 2.3L 160 hp

2008 Mazda 6 vehicles on record

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Other Mazda 6 model years

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2008 Mazda 6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda 6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Mazda 6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mazda 6 get?

The 2008 Mazda 6 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.