2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “dashboard melting” (12% of reports).
- 123structure complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dashboard melting: mentioned in 15 of 123 complaints (12%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 12 of 123 complaints (10%)
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 10 of 123 complaints (8%)
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 91 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Mazda MAZDA6 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 MAZDA6 | 1 | 50% | 2,000 |
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 2 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 2 | 3% | 3,760 |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 5 | 6% | 6,800 |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% | 3,900 |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 7 | 5% | 5,300 |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 3 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 12 | 12% | 96,000 |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 30 | 22% | 100,700 |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 60 | 27% | 88,500 |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 123 | 32% | 85,000 |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% | 77,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 5 | 3% | 46,650 |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 7 | 4% | 80,500 |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 5 | 3% | 86,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 15 | 9% | 92,900 |
| 2003 MAZDA6 | 11 | 6% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure; suspension:front:control arm
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Risk: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Problem: Mazda is recalling 29,000 my 2009 mazda6. The outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching. This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the door handles and if necessary repair or replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on february 13, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 front subframe knowing that a lot of people are suffering from the same issue. A subframe should last a long time. My mechanic inspected the car and feels like it's not safe to…
The front and rear crossmembers have significant rust. The front has holes and chunks of metal missing due to rust corrosion. The rear has flaking and is deeply pockmarked with rust. These are structural components. Failure can lead to a crash.
2009 Mazda 6 Rear subframe and springs are deemed unsafe due to extreme rusting and corrosion. The vehicle is registered and has been registered in both NY and PA (salt states), however was regularly washed and garage maintained. Vehicle will no longer pass inspection due to this issue and Mazda…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Mazda MAZDA6s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about structure for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 (32% of the 386 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard melting”, in 15 of 123 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (12).
Other 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
- Suspension problems (76)
- Air Bags problems (75)
See all 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 problems or structure problems across all MAZDA6 years.