2009 Mazda MAZDA6 body & structure problems
124 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 124 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 92 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 92 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
The subframe of my 2009 mazda6 completely rotted out from the inside and the vehicle broke down during normal use. On wednesday, may 2nd, a mazda dealership replaced my rotors, pads, and noticed the car was pulling to one side so they corrected the alignment. During this time they identified a normal level of rust on the subframe but was not concerned by any other signs of failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting, shiny, and sticky to the touch. The reflection from the sunshine and approaching headlights from oncoming traffic at night affected the contact's vision to safely operate the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
- Suspension 76 complaints
- Air bags 75 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints