Safety Score
54
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-14 | 18V631000 |
STRUCTURE | 50,176 | — | Details |
| 2016-08-11 | 16V594000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 41,918 | — | Details |
| 2011-02-25 | 11V134000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 52,000 | — | Details |
| 2009-02-04 | 09V043000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 29,000 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | My rear subframe rusted thru and has holes in it. It is too dangerous to drive and mazda won't recall the rear like the… |
| 2025-09-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | This car was purchased in 2017 and maintenanced regularly. We recently took it to have the oil changed and to check out… |
| 2025-08-26 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Component or System that Failed: The front subframe on my 2009 Mazda 6i Touring is completely rusted through. There are… |
| 2025-07-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Hello, My name is [XXX] . I took our Mazda 6 in for wheel balance and alignment and was informed of very serious r… |
| 2025-05-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger crash pad has deteriorated and become sticky and cracked. This may affect deployment of airbag and perhap… |
| 2025-04-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The front and rear crossmembers have significant rust. The front has holes and chunks of metal missing due to rust corr… |
| 2025-03-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear Suspension Frame has failed due to corrosion. The right rear tire has worn severely from the premature failu… |
| 2025-03-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear suspension cross-member corroded to the point that a minor pothole separated the right lower control arm mounting … |
| 2025-02-15 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear frame has failed due to corrosion on the right side. The rear passenger tire is canted in on the topside worn… |
| 2024-12-16 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear subframe corrosion |
| 2024-09-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Vehicle jerks at low speed when accelerate and idle when accelerate, P0766 Code shows, engine noise and gears jump, whe… |
| 2024-09-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | 2009 Mazda 6 Rear subframe and springs are deemed unsafe due to extreme rusting and corrosion. The vehicle is registere… |
| 2024-06-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I noticed a rattling sound that seemed to come from the rear passenger side wheel. I took it to a mechanic who told me … |
| 2024-06-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | This 2009 Mazda 6 hit a chuck hole in the Buffalo NY area, virtually severing the connection between the rear cross mem… |
| 2024-05-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The sensors on my alarm system will randomly activate, with alarm going off at 30 second intervals. The problem began … |
| 2024-05-18 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I have a 2009 Mazda 6, the subframe/engine cradle has completely rusted out on the right side causing the lower control… |
| 2024-04-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?" - Rear subframe. … |
| 2024-03-14 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I took my car to the mechanic for some routine maintenance and they called to tell me they discovered that the rear sub… |
| 2024-01-09 | SUSPENSION | Yes | 0 | Both my back and front chassis are completely rusted through and it’s a complete screwed car. Looking online there is a… |
| 2023-12-27 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the repla… |
| 2023-12-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I brought my 2009 Mazda 6 to the dealership to inspect the suspension after the car began pulling to the right when br… |
| 2023-11-07 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Purchased the 2009 mazda6 for our daughter. Brought it to our mechanic for an electrical issue. We were told that the… |
| 2023-11-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | the front crossmember rusted out and broke while driving down the road (per owner), all bolts needed replaced along wit… |
| 2023-10-27 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The REAR subframe has rusted out pretty much completely, but the total failure of the right rear spring mount has allow… |
| 2023-10-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Purchased the vehicle, brought it to our mechanic. Was told that the rear subframe was completely rusted, making it un… |
| 2023-10-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On October 13, almost lost control of my vehicle while driving at normal speeds in good weather. The car tried to pull … |
| 2023-09-14 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Airbag light indicator continuously flashes. Air bags have been serviced previously under prior recalls. |
| 2023-08-25 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | There was a recall on the front subframe due to rust. The rear subframe has the same safety issue but there is no recal… |
| 2023-08-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | * Drivers side (worst) and passenger side rear lower control arm. Both are available for inspection upon request. * Th… |
| 2023-08-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The Rear Frame Suspension Cradle Subframe Crossmember has corroded and my mechanic at Jimmy's Tire and Auto in Granby C… |
| 2023-06-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The right side of the dashboard melts when the sun is out it’s very sticky and black comes off |
| 2023-04-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving 40mph heard a pop, hissing sound and unable to steer vehicle. Stopped at roadside to examine tires, which… |
| 2023-03-15 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear subframe corrosion/complete rot out, suspension complete rot out, and other components due to salt from the road a… |
| 2023-02-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear subframe of my car is severely corroded. Both dampers (not sure if I have that name right, the cylinder inside… |
| 2023-02-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rear subframe rusted completely out |
| 2023-01-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rear subframe rust got so bad the control arm snapped off and nearly killed my family. |
| 2023-01-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear subframe is absoutley rotted out from the car. Bought used and did not see until recently. Car was a Rhode Isl… |
| 2022-08-11 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | We purchased this car last year for our teenage daughter. It is making a terrible banging noise in the rear. We took it… |
| 2022-08-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I own a 2009 mazda 6 witch is my only vehicle I had tooken it to a mechanic shop due to noise comming from the front an… |
| 2022-07-20 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, there … |
| 2022-07-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unknown Upon research I saw there was a prior recall Mazda Recall Number 6211B NHTSA Campaign Number 11V134000 About … |
| 2022-03-19 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact ca… |
| 2022-03-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The entire rear subframe is completely corroded and rusted and caused the back right cross member to break. The entire … |
| 2022-03-04 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Independent service center diagnosed vehicle safety concerns confirmed rear subframe rust. |
| 2022-03-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | There was a recall for the front K-frame (Sub-frame) due to excessive corrosion. However the rear also has the same iss… |
| 2021-11-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The driver's side low beam headlight wiring harness melts and seems to be continuing problem. Even after replacing stoc… |
| 2021-08-17 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | Car was bought used and I had no prior knowledge of sunroof being non-factory installed or that it was part of a possib… |
| 2021-08-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Component - Rear subframe/crossmember. Yes it is available for inspection. I was driving and suddenly heard a loud cra… |
| 2021-07-26 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Right side of the dashboard has become sticky, melting, and causing major reflection issues, day and night |
| 2021-06-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I own a mazda 6 2009 and i have taken it to the dealership and even paid out of own pocket a rental car for 2 hours whi… |