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2013 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
22%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
74,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6, 22% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,250 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.

“Related to Mazda recall number 2818i - front frame rotting out. They applied a bandaid fix under the recall, to only 1 side of the vehicle and the part they used does not even connect to the actual suspension pieces that are rotting out of the frame. It is basically a plate to keep the rotting frame from separating completely on only 1 side. The problem is the entire frame is still rotting at a crazy excessive rate. I have had many used, older vehicles and have never seen a car so new almost rendered undrivable due to the frame condition. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404228, filed 2021-03, 81,500 miles

“My car has approx 115,000 miles. I took it to Bass Mazda to have spark plugs and serpentine belt changed simply for maintenance purposes. After leaving dealership my car was pulling to the right. My steering wheel was no longer centered. It also was turned toward the right. Any time I had to hit the brakes the car pulled very hard to right. Long story short it we ended up finding out that my sub frame is very rusted and cracked. My car specifically does not fall into the recall for this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11500180, filed 2023-01

“I took my vehicle to dealer for a recall on the crossmember my vehicle is from new york it's a 2013 and my hole crossmember looks like the car is from the 90 their is rust everywhere and I lifted my vehicle today and saw a part on top of a part when they should of replaced the hole crossmember I know it's free but instead of putting one pice ontop of one pice why not replace the hole thing also they kept my car for 2 days just to put that pice when it's just 4 bolts”

NHTSA complaint #11229666, filed 2019-07

“I just baught a 2013 MAZDA6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it had stayed for years .I tried to find a used replacement out of several we found from 10-13 and going thru national salvage parts we can not find one that was not rusty away all the MAZDA6 frams were so rusted they could not be used .why is this not on the recall list if all I could find are rusted out parts that is a safty hazzard to have on the…”

NHTSA complaint #11560838, filed 2023-12

“The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V631000 (Suspension, Structure) where a coating was sprayed on the passenger side lower control arm and the area was drained. After receiving the recall repair, the contact became aware that the vehicle was pulling to the right and the steering wheel was tilted to the left. The front passenger’s side tire was slightly turned inward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11601441, filed 2024-07, 67,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201835%
201656%
201547%
201454%
2013522%
201288%
20115037%
20104319%
20097620%
200822%
200743%
200642%
200543%
200443%
200395%

Other parts of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6

Brakes
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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