2009 Mazda MAZDA6 suspension problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“The rear subframe rusted out and my control arm broke off! This is extremely serious and because there is no recall I’m going to have to buy an another vehicle. Please issue a recall. I’ve read forms about this and many others have had the same issue with the rear subframe corroding and rotting out.”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 49 | 37% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 43 | 19% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
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.