2012 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 188,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6, 8% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 188,000 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.
“I was stopped at a red light in town and went to make a left hand turn when I heard a loud pop and then a springing noise. I myself looked under the car and just assumed I ran over something and it hit the bottom of the car. I had a friend look under it also and he didn't see anything either. I just found this out yesterday when it failed inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #11342664, filed 2020-08, 138,000 miles“Rear sub frame, critical fail- rusted through. Needs new rear subframe. Wheel pulling to right, unable to align. I bought this car 2 weeks ago for my 16 year old daughter and was told today it needs to be scrapped. She is devastated . We are out 4500 with no recourse. I bought a Mazda because I trusted the safety. I am so disappointed. If the front was recalled the rear should have been too.”
NHTSA complaint #11588995, filed 2024-05“The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehicle's vehicle's were covered for rusting issues with the rear . If the front of the car is recalled and the same problem happens with the rear of the car shouldn't it be covered for something? …”
NHTSA complaint #11710529, filed 2026-01“I felt something was weird with the steering one day so I went to Mazda dealer because I noticed corrosion on front driver cross and rear components which have corrosion and baseball size holes. Inspected by local Mazda dealer in early 2022 was told we see a lot worse than this so nothing was fixed or replaced by dealer. October 2022 failed pa state inspection for subframe rust safety concerns. 2023 got another mechanic to look and they estimate over $6,000 repair cost (docs. Attached). Serious safety concerns causes vehicle to sit unused which makes it available for inspection anytime. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501876, filed 2023-01“Front subframe completely rusted out causing loss of steering. I believe this should have been covered by Safety Recall 2818I which addresses the issue. Mazda inspected and said because the recall was performed in 2019 on this car, there is nothing more they can do, once and done. Unfortunately their fix didn't take care of the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11603117, filed 2024-07Related 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 2012 Mazda MAZDA6
30 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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