2011 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints about the 2011 Mazda Mazda6 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 26.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 16.1%.
Complaints186
Crashes13
Fires2
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 26.3% · 49
Structure 16.1% · 30
Air bags 15.1% · 28
Unknown or other 11.8% · 22
Steering 8.1% · 15
Exterior lighting 5.9% · 11
Electrical system 4.3% · 8
Visibility/wiper 2.7% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Mazda Mazda6 in this data, 2011 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 38 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,957 miles.
In owners' own words
I was driving my Mazda today and while I was pulling into a parking lot I hit a pothole and my rear frame broke and now the car is sitting on one side almost touching the back right tire, when Mazda recalled the front frame they shouldâve fixed the rear frame too I believe that this should have been recalled because there is the same problem all over the internet with this model. Suspension
I'm filing a complaint as to substandard steel being used in the rear crossmember/rear subframe. Extensive corrosion has been confirmed upon a state inspection, which requires replacement at my personal cost. The front engine cradle was replaced in 2019, per a recall notice for the same extensive corrosion problem. A safety issue that needs to be addressed by Mazda. Suspension
The rear subframe is badly rotting out. There is a large hole in the subframe next to the spring where it us about to break through. The garage said it us not safe to drive. Same issue with the front frame and it was replaced under recall. Now the car been sitting in the garage for a couple of months and no parts available. The manufacturer offers no help. Suspension · reported at 98,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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