Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 has 37 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
37
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 15, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they perfor... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | SUSPENSION | 2011 Mazda6 rear subframe rot/rust, unsafe and dangerous to drive, Same situation as the front subfr... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The front and back cross members underneath my Mazda6 have completely rusted out. There are numerou... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at slow s... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Front and rear subframe rust leading to gaping holes, outside of normal wear and tear. |
| Aug 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an ... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The rear cross member / AKA (Rear Subframe) P/N GEG1-28-80X has completely rusted out. The car is n... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | After getting the recall information about the front crossmember rusting out due to corrosion, I dec... |
| Jul 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I'm filing a complaint as to substandard steel being used in the rear crossmember/rear subframe. Ext... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the independent mechanic was per... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her daughter was driv... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear subframe rusted and cracked in half when my daughter was on a major highway! |
| Mar 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My 2011 Mazda 6 rear suspension broke while my wife was driving our car on the highway. It could hav... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Noticed the left rear tire suddenly had a lot of negative camber and there were now clunking sounds ... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer fo... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear K frame is completely rusted out. You investigated the front frame rust issues on these cars w... |
| May 29, 2023 | SUSPENSION | When Mazda recalled the front frame they should’ve fixed the rear frame too I believe that this shou... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The rear cross member/subframe is completely rusted in two and the rear lower forward control arm is... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | SUSPENSION | During Virginia State Vehicle Safety Inspection in January 2023, the inspector noted a problem with ... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | I heard that the mazda 6 was recalled for a front end suspension issue with rust.My mazda 6 had a pr... |