Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has 59 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
59
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illino...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Component or System that Failed: The front subframe on my 2009 Mazda 6i Touring is completely rusted... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Hello, My name is [XXX] . I took our Mazda 6 in for wheel balance and alignment and was informe... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The front and rear crossmembers have significant rust. The front has holes and chunks of metal missi... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The rear Suspension Frame has failed due to corrosion. The right rear tire has worn severely from ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear suspension cross-member corroded to the point that a minor pothole separated the right lower co... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The rear frame has failed due to corrosion on the right side. The rear passenger tire is canted in ... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear subframe corrosion |
| Sep 11, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2009 Mazda 6 Rear subframe and springs are deemed unsafe due to extreme rusting and corrosion. The v... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I noticed a rattling sound that seemed to come from the rear passenger side wheel. I took it to a me... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | This 2009 Mazda 6 hit a chuck hole in the Buffalo NY area, virtually severing the connection between... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?"... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I took my car to the mechanic for some routine maintenance and they called to tell me they discovere... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Both my back and front chassis are completely rusted through and it’s a complete screwed car. Lookin... |
| Dec 27, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mec... |
| Dec 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION | I brought my 2009 Mazda 6 to the dealership to inspect the suspension after the car began pulling t... |
| Nov 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Purchased the 2009 mazda6 for our daughter. Brought it to our mechanic for an electrical issue. We... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | the front crossmember rusted out and broke while driving down the road (per owner), all bolts needed... |
| Oct 27, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The REAR subframe has rusted out pretty much completely, but the total failure of the right rear spr... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Purchased the vehicle, brought it to our mechanic. Was told that the rear subframe was completely r... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | SUSPENSION | There was a recall on the front subframe due to rust. The rear subframe has the same safety issue bu... |