2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I tried to get into my car the door got stuck and only open about 2 inches. When I finally opened it and got in the car the door would not close. When I checked it I realized that all 3 screws were missing and the door latch had shifted.”
NHTSA complaint #10503682, filed 2013-03, 45,000 miles“Door lock actuator has failed!***the alarm on my Mazda goes off at random periods of time. Sometimes its once a week and sometimes is 5 times a day or night. I have reviewed several internet forums and it appears that there are a lot of people with the same problem but they have not created a complaint on this website. The remedies that they have found to have the dealer replace a door actuator that is faulty. This door actuator locks the doors and if when it fails to properly lock the door it will intermittently sound the alarm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597927, filed 2014-06, 40,000 miles“The door did not latch completely when I closed it after getting in the car. I opened the door back up and realized that all three screws that hold the latch in had fallen out. I inspected the passenger side as well and 1 was gone. Updated 04/18/13 I went further and checked all of the screws in the car and realized that all of the screws were easy to remove. There was no adhesive on the screws to prevent them from backing out. Fortunately, I discovered the door didn't latch in my garage and not while I was going down the road!”
NHTSA complaint #10508051, filed 2013-04, 20,000 miles“I have a 2009 Mazda 6 s touring with 18000 miles on it and the three screws that hold the drivers door latch assembly on came loose and fell out. These screws should of been locked tightened in place and it seems that all the latch screws on the car were not secured not to work loose. . ..updated 04/18/13”
NHTSA complaint #10406174, filed 2011-06, 18,839 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 6. While parked, the front driver side door failed to close and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v425000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10766377, filed 2015-09, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V425000Sep 24, 2013Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2013
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
123 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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