2009 Mazda MAZDA6 steering problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 40mph heard a pop, hissing sound and unable to steer vehicle. Stopped at roadside to examine tires, which were ok. Incredibly difficult to steer wheel and to stay on the road while swerving. I was within a mile of Belle Tire for a mechanic to look at my Mazda 6. He showed me how the…”
filed Apr 10, 2023
“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 and rear of the car under farther investigation I was notified by the mechanic that the entire front and rear subframes were badly rotted and rusty i than took the car to a mazda…”
filed Jan 3, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 15 | 11% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 29 | 13% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.