2018 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,700 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 got this car in may of 2019 so the car is still new and ever since I purchased the vehicle I've been having issues with it first were the calipers sticking and Mazda gave me a hard time to repair the issue after the fact knowing that it was a manufacturing isssue and still tried to charge me I took my vehicle there more then 15 times just to deal things going bad in my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311402, filed 2020-02, 11,000 miles“The front and rear suspension pops, clunks, the vehicle shakes, vibration also happens, it also causing tires to be replaced faster than normal they go bold in the center its causing now the axles to shake at night time you can see the reflection from headlights bouncing, they have TSB's on this suspension issue however not for 2018 only 14-16 Mazda 6s I believe and supposedly the issue was corrected well they lied because mine is a 18 and it is a disaster, my transmission is now shifting very hard from 1st to second gear, turn wheel it makes a loud clunk sound or popping sound, go over a…”
NHTSA complaint #11405090, filed 2021-03, 400 miles“Got error message that said Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction slso fot smart brake malfunction while driving. The ac stopped, the car speedometer kept going from 50 to zero. The car died and couldn't open doors, windows. Lost steering while driving. We were able to get off road and restart and fine for 2 weeks. While at still light tonight, the car turned off. Windows were up, couldn't open door, emergency blinkers would not come on. This is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11753644, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
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- 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…
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 2018 Mazda MAZDA6
32 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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