2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 20%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 20% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last year, on my mechanic's advice, I purchased a structural cross member for my 2009 Mazda 6. Mechanic said cross member was in severely deteriorated condition, and required immediate attention. I can provide invoices if appropriate. Total cost, part plus labor, was roughly $1000.. Fortunately we caught this problem before a steering issue or other problem arose.”
NHTSA complaint #11132669, filed 2018-10, 98,000 miles“This past week, while driving my vehicle to and from work on a public roadway, the steering wheel was off-center and the vehicle started to shift to the side of the road while vehicle was in motion while driving straight. I took it to an auto repair shop and they told me the sub frame is completely split in half and all corroded. The vehicle is undriveable right now. It's going to be very expensive to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11119368, filed 2018-08, 117,000 miles“Vehicle has a grinding/buzzing sound (when vehicle is in motion) coming from the front passenger side. Took the vehicle to a mechanic to be inspected and extensive rust and corrosion was found on the subframe. I am thankful that this was discovered before a major malfunction which could lead to a serious accident or death. From reading the many complaints of this problem on this website, I hope that madza will address this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11129747, filed 2018-09, 115,000 miles“Went to take my car to the mechanics today for a loud humming noise. Come to find out my front cross member is rotted out. This seams to be a common problem. The AC leaks right on the suspension. Can't wait to see what this is going to cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11119752, filed 2018-08, 93,000 miles“While driving car, felt clunk and car kept pulling to right and hard to control steering. When turn wheel, loud clunking felt and hard to control car. Car was on highway just before exiting to city street.took to independent mechanic who said subframe completely rusted and affected steering and wheels would not let anyone drive car and said car is undriveable. Car towed to Mazda dealer where it sits today. I was driving my 3 brothers in the car when this occurred. Luckily there was no accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11145041, filed 2018-11, 188,000 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
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 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
123 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 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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