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2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 386 total for the year
Median mileage
37,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,450 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 car steering veers to the left constantly. The electrical system is wired wrong and doesn't work properly.this happens while I'm driving all the time and its only a matter of time before it causes me to wreck.”

NHTSA complaint #11362827, filed 2020-10, 65 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. In addition, the traction control and dynamic stability control off warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11118372, filed 2018-08, 148,500 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201623%
201512%
2014107%
201211%
200931%
200611%
200511%
200411%

Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6

Body and structure
123 complaints
Suspension
76 complaints
Air bags
75 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Tires
14 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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