2011 Mazda MAZDA6 suspension problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact attempted to swerve out the way of another vehicle as she suddenly lost control of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact force to steer the vehicle to the left as the contact attempted to…”
filed May 15, 2026
“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
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% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 43 | 19% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 76 | 20% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
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.