2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger side” (37% of reports).
- 60structure complaints
- 88,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Passenger side: mentioned in 22 of 60 complaints (37%)
- Dashboard melting: mentioned in 8 of 60 complaints (13%)
- Suspension structure: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 2 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 (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 40â45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the rear main sub frame was completely…
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear frame detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V631000 (Suspension, Structure) and the contact related the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mazda MAZDA6s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about structure for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 (27% of the 225 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 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 88,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger side”, in 22 of 60 complaints, followed by “dashboard melting” (8).
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