2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 13%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 13% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,800 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car is only 8 years old and the sub frame has completely rusted out, deeming the car unfit to drive. This was only caught as I took the car in for estimate on brakes. I have 2 young children who ride in this car daily, so luckily no accident. I've noticed several complaints regarding this on the 2009 and 2010 models. Although I haven't been in accident (yet), I'm now forced to pay $2000 in repairs, or just replace the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11142929, filed 2018-10, 147,000 miles“At take offs, my wheels spin like there is no traction and I feel like I have no control over my car. Also, while driving, I've had to exaggerate the turning of my steering wheel to change lanes, while parked and pulling out of a parking spot, when turning the steering wheel it sounds like something broke(cracking). This also brings up the brakes issue. I almost t-boned someone that ran a red light and stopped in the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115157, filed 2018-08, 89,600 miles“Mazda incomplete recall 28181; NHTSA recall 18v-631; I had my vehicle inspected as required and was told due to rust/corrosion/perforations the front cross member needs to be replaced. Informed no parts available and Mazda has given no info on when parts may be available; dealers have no info at all on timing for repairs; cannot get thru to Mazda for more info and Mazda does not even list this on their site as a recall; this is a dangerous condition and afraid to drive this car”
NHTSA complaint #11166497, filed 2019-01, 87,000 miles“While making a right turn, I hit the brakes to avoid colliding with someone who pulled in front of me and the passenger's side front wheel locked into a position turned to the right. I had it towed to a repair shop, where I was informed that the control arm had separated from the frame due to rust. It seems there was a recall for this issue in 2018 for certain states, and while I do not currently reside in one of the affected states, I used to and my car did for most of its life.”
NHTSA complaint #11205300, filed 2019-05, 98,000 miles“I was driving home from work, when I noticed that my steering was not working right. Every time I hit a bump in the road it became hard to control. To stay straight, my steering wheel had to be turn almost completely left. I figured I was just badly out of alignment. I took it to the shop to get my alignment done, and they told me the sub frame was rotted out. The car is only 8 years old and well maintained. He was not able to explain why it was rotted out, but the rest of the underneath looked good.”
NHTSA complaint #11115303, filed 2018-08, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 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…
- 10153318Jan 23, 2019Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10090812Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10098895Nov 4, 2014Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road. Follow steering wheel alignment procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 12% |
| 2010 | 29 | 13% |
| 2009 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
60 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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