2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 118,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (28% of reports).
- 76suspension complaints
- 118,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 21 of 76 complaints (28%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 13 of 76 complaints (17%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)
- Front crossmember: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 at $2,350, and half of them between $1,650 and $3,350.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Mazda MAZDA6 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 3 | 5% | 5,700 |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 5 | 6% | 15,000 |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 5 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 5 | 22% | 74,250 |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 8 | 8% | 188,000 |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 50 | 37% | 108,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 43 | 19% | 103,981 |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 76 | 20% | 118,000 |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% | 92,000 |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 4 | 2% | 142,000 |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% | 106,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2003 MAZDA6 | 9 | 5% | 47,127 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm; structure
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rear cross member broke due to corrosion breaking off lateral arm from driver side of cross member, I may add the front crossmember was repaired due to recall for extreme corrosion not too long ago, as I research this problem I uncover many owners of this vehicle having the same issue in the…
The rear subframe rusted out and my control arm broke off! This is extremely serious and because there is no recall Iâm going to have to buy an another vehicle. Please issue a recall. Iâve read forms about this and many others have had the same issue with the rear subframe corroding and rotting…
Component or System that Failed: The front subframe on my 2009 Mazda 6i Touring is completely rusted through. There are holes in the frame and large flakes of rusted metal breaking off. The car is available for inspection if needed. Safety Risk: This is a serious safety concern because if the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Mazda MAZDA6s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about suspension for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 (20% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 118,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $1,650 and $3,350), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 21 of 76 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (13).
Other 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
- Structure problems (123)
- Air Bags problems (75)
See all 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 problems or suspension problems across all MAZDA6 years.