2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My complaint concerns the following issue: in the summer of 2006, this car began to exhibit occasional clunking and grinding from the front suspension during low speed maneuvers. I took the vehicle to montgomery Mazda in charlotte, nc, and tim marburger Mazda in concord, nc, for diagnosis. During this time, the car was under warranty, and had approx. 41,000 miles on the odometer. Neither dealership could duplicate the problem. ?in late august 2007, this car began to exhibit continuous clunking and grinding noises emanating from the front suspension during all driving situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209584, filed 2007-11, 41,000 miles“The vehicle did not drive straight. It constantly pulled to the right. The vehicle has been serviced 5 times in which the front suspension was realigned 4 times. The fifth time some bolts were replaced. The failure still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10096844, filed 2004-10, 15 miles“Transmission problems....it wont reverse, it's making scary noises and it's jerking none stop. Mechanic said I have to get it rebuild, I had over 20 quotes for a price to get it rebuild but I cant afford it..please recall the 3.0 automatic transmission...I looked on the internet and I saw that hundreds and hundreds of people are complaining about the same problem with Mazda 6 2004 transmissions and we cant afford it. The lowest price was starting at 1500 not including labor. Im a single mom with two toddlers, im working and I cant even get it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10447168, filed 2012-02“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, a loud noise could be heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the front wheel bearings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the contact stated that this was the third time the front wheel bearings were repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to inform NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10417198, filed 2011-08, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
- 10023313Sep 7, 2007Front crankshaft bolt service warning.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 22% |
| 2012 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 | 50 | 37% |
| 2010 | 43 | 19% |
| 2009 | 76 | 20% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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