2011 Mazda MAZDA6 steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (front cross member corrosion due to insufficient coating) despite this recall not being associated with my VIN. Front cross member cracked due to rust, causing loss of steering control…”
filed Jan 25, 2026
“Alignment is off. Recall for my type of call for the control arm weakening and causing wheel alignment problems. Why isn't mine part of recall??”
filed Jun 12, 2025
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% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 29 | 13% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.