2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 4% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In august 6th, 2018, I was driving back from work with my 4y old son in quebec city at 50 km/h. When I want to stop at the red-light I sensed a significant loss of steering control to the right and I was completely shocked because I was just about to hit a cyclist. And my son was frustrated too. Luckily nothing bad happened. But from there I wasn't able to drive correctly, I held the steering wheel to 60 degrees to the left while going at 25 km/h to be able to drive straight and get back to my home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118435, filed 2018-08, 131,000 miles“For the second time in a year the air valve on one of the tire pressure sensors on our Mazda corroded and snapped off as I was putting air in the tire. I'm very grateful this happened while the car was in our driveway and not while my wife or daughter was driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10557462, filed 2013-12, 107,000 miles“When I went to go remove the valve stem cap to check the air pressure, the valve stem broke off with the valve cap revealing the valve core. The tire was deflated within seconds. Further inspection of the valve stem showed that it was corroded. The valve stem broke off exactly at the point where the cap was screwed to. The dealership did not cover the cost for repairs as my car is not under warranty anymore. The cost for repairs came from my pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10489058, filed 2012-12, 49,583 miles“Tire pressure sensor failed while traveling down highway, when finally able to pull over tire was completely flat and ruined, valve stem fell apart in hand while trying to remove valve stem cap, this is the 3rd occurrence while owning this vehicle, very lucky this time that it was a back tire and not a front. Each time that I have complained to dealership, I am told that the tire shops that are replacing my tires don't know what they are doing of which I disagree. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493123, filed 2013-01, 62,000 miles“I understand that the car isn't under warranty anymore; however, how was I supposed to know that my rim would crack as I'm driving. Like I said a million times to so many people, I did not hit a curb, or a bump for the rim to crack. I have one rim issue and all the others are just fine. This is my rim story from the beginning to the end... In the week of august 15th-21st, 2010, the tire pressure warning light came on all of a sudden. I got nervous and I noticed my front-right tire was somewhat low. I went to pep boys to have air put into the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561611, filed 2014-01, 110 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
- 10153316Jan 10, 2019Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10136774Apr 27, 2018Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10213385Jan 8, 2016Stains appear on wheels
- 10105855Jan 8, 2016Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 16 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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