2009 MAZDA Mazda6 Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
83 complaints
My rear subframe rusted thru and has holes in it. It is too dangerous to drive and mazda won't recall the rear like the front subframe knowing that a lot of people are suffering from the same issue. A subframe should last a long time. My mechanic inspected the car and feels like it's not safe to drive.
Nov 17, 2025
I have a 2009 Mazda 6, the subframe/engine cradle has completely rusted out on the right side causing the lower control arm to detach from the frame while I was driving almost causing a accident luckily I was driving slow at the time. There was a recall for this exact issue, I contacted Mazda and they have no open recalls and can not help me
May 24, 2024
The right side of the dashboard melts when the sun is out it’s very sticky and black comes off
Jul 12, 2023
Rear subframe rust got so bad the control arm snapped off and nearly killed my family.
Feb 25, 2023
Rear subframe rusted completely out
Feb 17, 2023
+ 78 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
59 complaints
The passenger crash pad has deteriorated and become sticky and cracked. This may affect deployment of airbag and perhaps allow outside environmental elements to affect the airbag. The takata fiasco being an example of environmental factors affecting airbag safety.
May 04, 2025
Airbag light indicator continuously flashes. Air bags have been serviced previously under prior recalls.
Oct 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V594000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Mar 22, 2022
CAR AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH INDICATING NEED FOR REPAIR, TOOK TO LOT A I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM WHO REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, STILL HAVE FLASHING AIRBAG LIGHT AND AM CONCERNED NOW AIRBAG WILL NOT INFLATE IN AN EMERGENCY AND THAT MY MAZDA 6 WAS OVERLOOKED DURING INITIAL RECALLS FOR OTHER MAZDA 6 OF THIS GENERATION AS IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH IT THAT ARE LISTED AS RECALLS FOR OTHERS.
Mar 10, 2020
I AM TRYING TO GET THE AIRBAGS REPLACED BUT I CANNOT FIND A PLACE WHO WILL SERVICE OUR CAR. IT IS OUR FAMILY CAR AND WE ARE TRYING TO AVOID DRIVING IT UNTIL THE AIRBAG PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Mar 20, 2018
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SUSPENSION
39 complaints
Component or System that Failed: The front subframe on my 2009 Mazda 6i Touring is completely rusted through. There are holes in the frame and large flakes of rusted metal breaking off. The car is available for inspection if needed. Safety Risk: This is a serious safety concern because if the subframe fails, I could lose steering or suspension control while driving. That would put me and other drivers at immediate risk of an accident. Reproduction / Confirmation: An independent mechanic confirmed the problem and told me the car is unsafe to drive in its current condition. Inspection: The vehicle had the original Mazda subframe corrosion recall performed years ago, but now the same exact problem has come back. The car has not yet been re-inspected by Mazda, but the severity of the rust is obvious. Warning Lamps / Symptoms: There were no warning lights or messages before this happened. The issue was only noticed when the rust and holes became visible on the underside of the car during a recent inspection.
Aug 26, 2025
Hello, My name is [XXX] . I took our Mazda 6 in for wheel balance and alignment and was informed of very serious rust issues in the rear suspension. I was pretty shocked at what they showed me. I worked at Raben Tire for 10 years and I've never seen anything like this. I have two retired mechanic friends look at it, and they (along with the mechanic from firestone) said they cannot even fathom how this level of rust is possible (80+% of the miles on this vehicle are highway). One of my retired mechanic friends started looking into it and said he'd noticed the 09 Mazda recalls for suspension rust. We all thought that made sense given how immensely abnormal this rusting is. The recall list sent to me says "front" suspension. I'm not sure why the front is listed and not the rear, but this, to all of us, is very clearly faulty (the rusting is INCREDIBLY abnormal) and we believe should be considered as part of the suspension rust recall (there are no rusting issues anywhere else). Ive provided pictures. This is incredibly unsafe. The rear suspension could collapse at any moment while driving and cause casualties. Thank you for your time, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 12, 2025
The rear Suspension Frame has failed due to corrosion. The right rear tire has worn severely from the premature failure of that part on the right side. I feel it was a defect in Engineering by Mazda. My email: [XXX] Mobile: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 02, 2025
The rear frame has failed due to corrosion on the right side. The rear passenger tire is canted in on the topside worn severely worn. This was noted when I drove home from my job. This is a critical part of the vehicle and should've never failed. I'm hopeful to hear from the NHTSB for a repair to be done properly by Mazda;
Mar 24, 2025
Rear suspension cross-member corroded to the point that a minor pothole separated the right lower control arm mounting point from the cross-member, rendering the car undrivable. The rest of the car is fairly rust-free.
Mar 10, 2025
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26 complaints
This car was purchased in 2017 and maintenanced regularly. We recently took it to have the oil changed and to check out a noise that was coming from the passenger side. We were told that the subframe was rusted so badly it was too dangerous to drive and would cost $7k to repair. That caught us by surprise and we ended up having to buy a car by the next day. We traded the car in… However, I started doing some research and noted that this is very common and there was a recall between 2010 and 2014. I’m pretty upset that we lost this car without having any recall notification after the purchase. Could this have been taken care of instead of having to get a new car?
Sep 28, 2025
On October 13, almost lost control of my vehicle while driving at normal speeds in good weather. The car tried to pull off the road with every bump I hit. Drove it to tire dealership as I thought there might be problem with tire or suspension. Mechanic there told me the front engine frame ($595 part, approx $1100 labor) was completely rusted & he didn't know how I was able to drive it. I had it towed to my regular mechanic who said the frame has to be replace. Just in November 2022, I had to pay $290 (parts only) and approx $1100 labor for the rear frame to be replaced due to rust. I know this says the recall had been done but if so, the rear frame shouldn't need replacing again. I tried talking with Mazda for 30 minutes & they were no help. The web is filled with complaints about the front & rear subframes rusting out. It is extremely dangerous for Mazda to ignore this issue. I am attaching receipt from 2022 for the part & will have the receipt soon for the front engine subframe as soon as the mechanic is finished with the work.
Oct 25, 2023
The rear subframe is absoutley rotted out from the car. Bought used and did not see until recently. Car was a Rhode Island car and was in Mass for a while. The rear wheels are concaved in and it is not only my car MULTIPLE owners of this generation car have experienced this these cars obly have the front subframe but not the rear! This particulat rear subframe is especially rotted THROUGH near the suspension! This is NOT ONLY MY CAR BYT MULTIPLES MAZDA 6'S!!! GOOGLE IT! I WILL SEND PICTURES LATER WHEN REQUESTED! IT IS LATE AND RAINING RIGHT NOW!
Jan 19, 2023
I own a mazda 6 2009 and i have taken it to the dealership and even paid out of own pocket a rental car for 2 hours while they fixed a recal and then they get it done mind u im already 2 hours away from home so i go pick my car back up and they call me the next day needing my car badly to fix the other recals well this time they was willing to meet me with a loaner vehical half way.. Well its been 3 weeks now havent heard from them or anything and i just got a call today sayimg my car is finally done well i get online and it dont show really were they fixed anything but supposely my sub frame had to be fixed.. I just fill something to do with sub frame is dangours and later down the road im a mom of 2 i dont need something that has sub frame problems thats scary
Jun 21, 2021
ENGINE SURGES WHEN I BRAKE, BUT NOT ALWAYS. USUALLY IT IS WHEN I'M GOING STRAIGHT AHEAD, HOWEVER, IT HAS DONE IT IN A TURN AND ONCE BACKING UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY, AND AFTER I HAD THROTTLE BODY CLEANING DONE TWO WEEKS AGO.
Feb 07, 2020
+ 21 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
11 complaints
The front and rear crossmembers have significant rust. The front has holes and chunks of metal missing due to rust corrosion. The rear has flaking and is deeply pockmarked with rust. These are structural components. Failure can lead to a crash.
May 04, 2025
2009 Mazda 6 Rear subframe and springs are deemed unsafe due to extreme rusting and corrosion. The vehicle is registered and has been registered in both NY and PA (salt states), however was regularly washed and garage maintained. Vehicle will no longer pass inspection due to this issue and Mazda indicates no recall for the rear at this time and is ignoring that this is a highly prevalent issue. Mazda recalled and acknowledged this issue on these makes/models related to the front; however refuses to acknowledge and repair/recall the issue extending to the rear. The vehicle is in otherwise good shape, and the extreme rusting to the subframe/springs is not consistent with normal wear and tear. This is an extremely prevalent issue arising to these vehicles being ignored by Mazda. Mechanics are indicating the issue is extremely deteriorated and not safe, but that the vehicle is in otherwise good shape and the issue is consistent with faulty parts.
Sep 23, 2024
"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?" - Rear subframe. Total rust through due to improper steel alloy and insufficient paint. Same as happened for the front subframe. Front subframe was recalled as 2818I (Mazda's number) and 19V-323, 18V-631 (NHTSA numbers). NHTSA should also mandate rear subframe be recalled. "How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?" - Total catastrophic structural failure of rear suspension. Would result in a total loss of control while driving. This would likely lead to a severe, possibly fatal accident at-speed. "Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?" - As reported by independent service center. "Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?" - no, this exact vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer. Manufacturer is doubtless aware of the issue. A cursory google search leads to dozens of identical cases. "Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?" - there were no warnings of the failure prior to discovery by service center.
Apr 08, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the front of the vehicle while turning, also while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered corrosion and a hole on the front passenger’s side suspension cross member. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who confirmed the diagnosis and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V631000 (Suspension, Structure). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 85,600.
Jul 26, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BECAUSE IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH WOODHOUSE PLACE MAZDA (LOCATED AT 8606 S 145TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68138, (402) 397-8300) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V631000 (SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. *TR ACTION NUMBER XXXXXXX PHOTOS ATTACHED 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Jul 05, 2019
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaints
The sensors on my alarm system will randomly activate, with alarm going off at 30 second intervals. The problem began approximately 6 months ago. I took the initiative to replace my cars battery, along with the battery in my fab. I really thought that solved my problem, as a first step fix. I began once again to identify the sound of my car alarm in multiple parking lots throughout time. I have been investigating this problem, and have read that this alarm problem has been sited by many Mazda 6 owners. I am the original owner of the 2009 Mazda 6 Grand Touring, and have 67,000 miles driven. I called the Repair Department at my dealership, and was told that it cost $185.00 for just the diagnosis. My auto insurance company policy price is based on using a secured vehicle. Right now I only can leave it unlocked in my garage, otherwise, my vehicle is at risk of being stolen.
Aug 30, 2024
THE OTHER DAY WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO ACC ON REMOTE START BUTTON, KEY IN IGNITION, STILL WOULD NOT START. CHECKED ALL FUSES, THE BATTERY. TOOK DASH APART, REMOVED STEREO, CHECKED ALL WIRING HARNESSES ALL TESTED GOOD. HAD IT TOWED UP TO OLYMPIA MAZDA. THEY ARE CURRENTLY TROUBLESHOOTING. RECALLED AIRBAG WAS SWITCHED OUT A FEW YEARS AGO AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME BACK ON ABOUT A YEAR LATER. POSSIBLY THE CAR THINKS THERE HAS BEEN AN COLLISON AND THE CAR IS IN LOCKDOWN MODE. TECHNICIAN WAS COMPLETELY BAFFLED. WILL CALL THEM TOMORROW AND ASK THEM TO CHECK THE ECM, BCM OR WHAT NOT. OTHER THAN THIS. HAVE NEVER HAD AN MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN.
Mar 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH SOOT AND SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DECTECTED THAT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR WIRES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT WERE BURNT AND THE FUSE BOX OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NEITHER A FIRE NOR A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Jul 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. DURING HIGHER HUMIDITY TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE'S ALARM RANDOMLY ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS ISSUE WOULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DIAGNOSIS TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S REPAIR FOR AN UNRELATED FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Apr 04, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN ACTIVATED ALONG WITH THE DOOR ACTUATORS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT USED THE KEY FOB TO TURN OFF THE ALARM BUT IT FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE DOOR ACTUATOR FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Oct 31, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10 complaints
JUST LIKE ALL THE ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARDS INDICATE, MY DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON REGULARLY. ONCE I COULD FIX IT BY HITTING ON THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, BUT NOW THAT DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE. BULB IS FINE.
Apr 09, 2019
BOTH HEADLIGHTS AT DIFFERENT TIMES HAVE GONE OUT, BEEN REPLACED AND GO OUT AGAIN WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF REPLACING THE BULB. IF YOU BANG ON OR HIT THE HEADLIGHT IT MAY COME BACK ON. HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVERS SIDE 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD MAY BRING THE BULB ON OR OFF ALSO.
Mar 03, 2016
THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT HAS GONE OUT. HITTING IN MAKES THE LIGHT TURN ON AGAIN, BUT IT GOES OUT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.
Sep 14, 2015
DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GOES OUT THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING. *TR
May 04, 2015
THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BULBS OF THE TAIL LIGHT / BRAKE LIGHT ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OF MY 2009 MAZDA 6 TOURING ARE MELTING THE RED PLASTIC INSIDE THE LENS AND BECOMING DEFORMED. THIS IS CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES FOR VEHICLES BEHIND ME AS THE LIGHT IS SHINING THROUGH AS WHITE INSTEAD OF RED. THE EXTERIOR LENS IS NOT DAMAGED, JUST THE INTERIOR LENS CLOSEST TO THE BULBS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR AND NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AND REDUCED BRAKE LIGHT VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS DRIVING BEHIND ME. *JS
Dec 01, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
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 open recall on the front crossmember was repaired only on the right wheel side, and the left front wheel had the same amount of rust completely broken apart. A phone call was made to the Mazda dealer closest, problem was relayed to service manager, and said even with my pictures, Mazda needs inspection on vehicle, and wait for repair was a month. As my only vehicle ,it took 2 days to get repaired by Belle Tire. I went with my receipt, and 10 photos, to the Service Department Manager that did the original recall work to discuss what transpired, and request a reimbursement for the incomplete repair on this open recall. He was not there. I then asked to speak to the Service Department Director. He also was not there. The Mechanic Supervisor took my name and phone number for one of the managers to call me regarding this problem. I have not received any communication from either Managers, which now has been since last week. There were NO warning lights on the dashboard when this occurred. I have had this vehicle since new, and only 61,000 miles.
Apr 10, 2023
TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK AND THE STEERING RACK WENT OUT OF IT THE CAR ONLY HAS 116,000 MILES ON IT.
Aug 07, 2019
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO NOT BE ALIGNED. I THEN NOTICED THE STEERING RESPONSE WASN'T THERE LIKE IT USUALLY WAS. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STARTED STEERING AS IF IT WERE A BOAT. A DELAY IN THE STEERING RESPONSE WAS CREATING A DANGEROUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD TOLD ME THAT THE PART THAT HOLDS EVERYTHING TOGETHER HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I COULD NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK WITH ME AS IT WAS TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD. IT'S BEEN 4 WEEKS NOW AND STILL MY CAR SITS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 90K ON IT AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION OTHER THAN THAT. FOUR WEEKS OF NO CAR AND NO WORD ON ANYTHING ABOUT HOW IT'S GOING TO GET FIXED HAS COST ME MONEY IN RENTALS AND ALSO KEPT ME FROM GETTING TO ALL THE JOBS I NEED TO GET TO. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON MY OWN SINCE I KEEP CALLING AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH IT, I'M NOTICING SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THIS ISN'T A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE LIKE BRAKES OR TIRES. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING ISSUE THAT HAS FAILED. ANY INFORMATION ON THIS WOULD BE GREAT!
Oct 04, 2018
STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. WE THOUGHT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT NUT 2 DAYS LATER THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. THIS WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP TO DISCOVER THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED INTO TWO. $1700 MINIMUM TO REPAIR WITH A USED PART.
Sep 11, 2018
GARAGE KEPT MAZDA 6. WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40 A PERSON CUT INTO MY LANE AND UNDER HARD BRAKING WE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR PULLED HARD RIGHT. WE PULLED OVER AND THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. HAD IT TOWED HOME TO FIND THE SUBFRAME BROKE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF CORROSION THERE COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE CAR.
Jun 15, 2018
+ 4 more complaints for this component
TIRES
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PLACING AIR INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE, HE FOUND THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEAN PATTERSON CHEVROLET CADILLAC (101 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, ALTOONA, PA 16602, (814) 942-2222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR AND VALVE STEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Dec 10, 2019
2009 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE SENSOR VALVE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FREQUENTLY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE VALVE WAS CORRODED. THE VALVE WAS REPLACED WITH A CHEAPER ONE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT ON ANOTHER TIRE DUE TO CORROSION AND A CRACKED SENSOR VALVE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR VALVES DUE TO CORROSION. *JB
Jun 08, 2015
WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN A CUSTOMER'S CAR THE VALVE STEM BROKE CAUSING ALL AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRE AND NECESSITATING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TPMS SENSOR. *TR
Aug 18, 2014
TIRE VALVE STEM/TPMS SENSOR BROKE WHILE ADDING AIR TO A CUSTOMER'S TIRE. *TR
Sep 12, 2013
VALVE STEM SHEARED OFF OF TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED YESTERDAY. DURING THE OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFLATED THE TIRES TO 32LBS EACH. TODAY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED A LOW TIRE. PASSENGER REAR TIRE WAS 23.5 POUNDS. AS I WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE TIRE, THE VALVE STEM LITERALLY SHEARED OFF CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF AIR AND A FLAT TIRE. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OUT OF POCKET COST: $130.78. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VALVE STEM, GALVANIC CORROSION CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN. PHOTO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. *TR
Mar 01, 2013
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STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 44 WHEN I NOTICED THE HANDLING WAS REALLY BAD. HAD TO COME TO A QUICK STOP AND APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN RHW XAR SUDDENLY SWERVES TO THE RIGHT. UPON GETTING THE CAR UNDER CONTROL I HAD TO RUN THW STERRING WHEEL 3/4 TO THE LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT. MADE IT TO WORK BY DRIVING SLOW AND CONITINUING STEERING LEFT. CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A SHOP. MY MECHANIC REPLACED A WHEEL BEARING AND TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE. HE LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THW CAR TWICE; TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND DISCOVERED THE SUBFRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM
Oct 27, 2018
SUBFRAME HAS SEVERE CORROSION, ROTTED OUT. ONLY ONE BOLT HOLDING THE RACK AND PINION. HARD TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE ROAD. STEERS TO ONE SIDE. MAKE POPPING NOISES WHEN TURNING CERTAIN DIRECTIONS. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY WHEN REACHING SPEED OF 40-50.
Oct 05, 2018
SUBFRAME RUST THE FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT TMY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER (ALDEN MAZDA IN FAIRHAVEN, MA) DIDNT WANT TO PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DUE TO THEIR CONCERNS OVER THIS VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. I DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 150 TO 200 MILES ON MOST DAYS AND I'M VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. I PURCHASED THE CAR ON FEBRUARY OF 2018 WITH ONLY 68,000 MILES ON IT. AS OF JULY 30TH 2018 IT'S AT APPROXIMATELY 79,000 MILES.
Jul 30, 2018
BOUGHT 2009 MAZDA 6 BRAND NEW. CAR HAS 140,000 MILES WELL MAINTAINED. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER. THE TRUCK WAS AT A STOP SIGN FACING WEST, I HAD RIGHT OF WAY DRIVING NORTH, TRUCK DRIVER PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME TURNING LEFT TO GO SOUTH. MY SPEED APROX.40MPH TO DEAD STOP.. MY VEHICLE NEVER LEFT THE ROAD OR NO IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE. AS I STARTED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, I HAD TO KEEP MY STEERING 20-30 DEGREES TO LEFT BECAUSE MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK FOR FLAT TIRE. THAT WAS NOT THE ISSUE. I WAS ABLE TO TURN AROUND AND PROCEED TO A MAZDA DEALER APROX 2 MILES SOUTH . I LEFT THE CAR THERE FOR MAZDA TO INSPECT. THE SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THE FRONT SUB FRAME HAD SPLIT/CRACKED DUE TO RUST CORROSION--"THATS NORTHEAST OHIO FOR YOU". REPAIR ESTIMATE $2000-$2500. REPAIRS ARE NOT DONE. DEALERSHIP HAS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT FOR A SHORT TIME. MY CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO WORK WITH ME TO "PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE " .
Jul 27, 2018
I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY ALIGNMENT GOING OUT HAD IT DONE AND A DAY LATER WENT BACK OUT. APON REVIEW IT TURN OUT THE SUB FRAME BY THE MOTOR CRADLE IS DISINTEGRATED CAUSING THE PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND ALIGNMENT.
Sep 25, 2017
WHEELS
5 complaints
2 VALVE STEMS FROM THE TPMS SENSORS ARE LEAKING AIR. THAT PROVOKED AN INSTANT LOSS OF TOTAL AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES !!!! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF IT HAPPENS ON THE INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEEDS. IT SEEMS MAZDA HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN SB-02-001-12 BUT NOT A RECALL AT THIS TIME (MARCH 4 2015) FROM 4 TPMS SENSORS ON THE 2009 MAZDA 6, TWO (2) OF THEM FAILED ONE DAY AFTER ANOTHER. BOTH SENSORS FAILED AT THE VALVE STEM. HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 SENSORS DUE TO BEING AFRAID THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE COULD HAPPENED AT 60 MILES/H ON THE INTERSTATE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TPMS SENSORS IS CONTINENTAL AND THEY ALREADY HAVE A DIFFERENT PART # FOR THE SENSOR (CONTINENTAL VDI REDI-SENSOR SE10001HP-AZ). ALSO MAZDA HAS A DIFFERENT PART # FOR THE NEW SENSORS: BBM2-37-140B. I WAS SURPRISED HOW MAZDA DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL BY NOW. I'VE SEEN PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ON ONLINE FORUMS OR WEBSITES SPECIALIZED IN CAR ISSUES. *TR
Mar 04, 2015
DURING NORMAL USE, VALVE STEM BROKE HALFWAY DOWN THE STEM WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE STEM AND TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ON THAT ONE WHEEL. *TR
Oct 17, 2014
DRIVING ON I-94 WEST,NEAR ANN ARBOR, MI. FELT VIBRATION, THEN LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW. MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND CHANGED TIRE. INSPECTED DAMAGED TIRE AND NOTICED VALVE STEM AND SENSOR WERE MISSING. THE NEXT DAY CHECKED THE OTHER TIRES FOR PROPER INFLATION AND WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE THE VALVE CAP FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE,IT BLEW OFF WITH THE CORE STEM AND THE TIRE WENT FLAT. HAD BOTH TIRES REPAIRED,NEW SENSORS AND TIRE. I HAD NEW TIRES INSTALLED ON 1-11-14 AND TWO SENSORS WERE CHANGED AT THAT TIME. SO THREE OUT OF THE FOUR SENSORS FAILED WITH ONE BLOWN TIRE . *JS
Jul 28, 2014
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE CAR ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE; HOWEVER, HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT MY RIM WOULD CRACK AS I'M DRIVING. LIKE I SAID A MILLION TIMES TO SO MANY PEOPLE, I DID NOT HIT A CURB, OR A BUMP FOR THE RIM TO CRACK. I HAVE ONE RIM ISSUE AND ALL THE OTHERS ARE JUST FINE. THIS IS MY RIM STORY FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END... IN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 15TH-21ST, 2010, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALL OF A SUDDEN. I GOT NERVOUS AND I NOTICED MY FRONT-RIGHT TIRE WAS SOMEWHAT LOW. I WENT TO PEP BOYS TO HAVE AIR PUT INTO THE TIRE. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN AND I WENT TO ANOTHER PEP BOYS TO HAVE AIR PUT INTO THE TIRE. THE WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED AFTER IT WAS WORKED ON. THEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AND I WENT BACK TO PEP BOYS TO HAVE THE FRONT-RIGHT TIRE CHECKED AGAIN. THE YOUNG MAN SAID TO ME, "MISS, THERE IS A CRACK INSIDE OF YOUR FRONT-RIGHT RIM." I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO REPAIRS RIMS AND REPAIR MY RIM. EVERYTHING WAS FINE AFTER THE RIM WAS REPAIRED. THEN I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MAZDA CORPORATION ABOUT RECALLS. I HAD THOSE DONE AND THE DEALER SAID, "I NEED TO GET MY TIRES CHECKED AGAIN." I LEFT THE DEALER AND WENT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY REPAIRED THE CRACKED RIM (2ND TIME). ON JANUARY 11, 2014, MY AUNT AND I RETURNED FROM FOOD SHOPPING AROUND 3PM. I PARKED THE CAR AT MY AUNT'S HOUSE TO UNPACK THE FOOD FROM THE TRUNK. MY AUNT, COUSIN AND I WERE GETTING SOME OF THE FOOD OUT OF THE CAR, WHEN ALL THREE OF US HEARD AIR (WHOOOOOOSH) BEING BLOWN OUT OF A TIRE FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. WE ALL STOOD STILL AND LOOKED TO SEE WHICH CAR THE AIR WAS COMING FROM. THEN MY COUSIN LOOK AT MY CAR SAID, "[XXX], DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A FLAT?" I JUST COULD NOT BELIEVE THIS WAS HAPPENING AGAIN! WHEN I SAW THE TIRE FLAT AS A PANCAKE AND THE RIM TOUCHING THE GROUND, I WAS SHOCKED AND UPSET. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE TIRES OR THE VALVE STEM. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED TWICE. THE DEALER FIRST REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERS EXPENSE BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Nov 09, 2011
TIRES,WHEELS
5 complaints
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR THE AIR VALVE ON ONE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS ON OUR MAZDA CORRODED AND SNAPPED OFF AS I WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE TIRE. I'M VERY GRATEFUL THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND NOT WHILE MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
Dec 27, 2013
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY, WHEN FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OVER TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT AND RUINED, VALVE STEM FELL APART IN HAND WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP, THIS IS THE 3RD OCCURRENCE WHILE OWNING THIS VEHICLE, VERY LUCKY THIS TIME THAT IT WAS A BACK TIRE AND NOT A FRONT. EACH TIME THAT I HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP, I AM TOLD THAT THE TIRE SHOPS THAT ARE REPLACING MY TIRES DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING OF WHICH I DISAGREE. I HAVE SEEN MANY FORUMS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH MAZDA 3'S AND 6'S, EACH TIME BEING TOLD THE TIRE SHOPS DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. MAZDA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND ACKNOWLEDGE A POOR DESIGN, COME UP WITH A BETTER ONE AND RECALL THESE BAD TIRE SENSOR VALVES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR
Jan 15, 2013
WHEN I WENT TO GO REMOVE THE VALVE STEM CAP TO CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE, THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WITH THE VALVE CAP REVEALING THE VALVE CORE. THE TIRE WAS DEFLATED WITHIN SECONDS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE VALVE STEM SHOWED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF EXACTLY AT THE POINT WHERE THE CAP WAS SCREWED TO. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT COVER THE COST FOR REPAIRS AS MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE. THE COST FOR REPAIRS CAME FROM MY POCKET. *TR
Dec 17, 2012
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I ATTEMPTED TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO CHECK MY TIRE BUT THE TIRE WENT FLAT TOO QUICKLY. I HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON THE ROAD. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICE HAD FAILED AND FALLEN INSIDE THE TIRE RESULTING IN A RAPID PRESSURE DROP. CORROSION HAD CAUSED THE NUT TO BREAK APART AND FALL OFF. WITHIN 6 MONTHS THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON A DIFFERENT TIRE. DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO WATCH MY TIRE RAPIDLY GOING FLAT - ALL WITHIN ABOUT 20 SECONDS. I CHANGED MY TIRE ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON A MULTI-LANE THRUWAY. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD - THE MANDATED SAFETY DEVICE IS THE CAUSE OF THE HAZARD. *TR
Nov 24, 2012
VALVE STEM CRACKED THEN COMPLETELY BROKE OFF UNDER THE PLASTIC CAP. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN COMING ON 2-3 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. EACH MORNING WHEN COLD DURING FIRST START UP LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE WARMED LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF. ON WAY HOME FROM WORK TRAVELING 70MPH LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TOOK THE NEXT EXIT AND STOPPED AT GAS STATION TO FILL UP TIRES, REMOVED VALVE STEM CAP AND INSTALLED AIR HOSE. AIR HOSE COULD NOT FILL UP TIRE, AIR JUST CAME OUT OF THE SIDE OF STEM, REINSTALLED VALVE CAP. AT THAT TIME WE DIDN'T KNOW THE STEM WAS CRACKED SO I DROVE THE CAR VERY SLOWLY APPROX 3 MILES TO MY PARENTS HOUSE SO MY DAD COULD HELP. HE TRIED TO REMOVE THE VALVE CAP, AT THIS TIME THE STEM COMPLETELY BROKE OFF AT THE THREADS AND STAYED WITH THE CAP. THE STEM INTERNAL PARTS SPRANG OUT SO IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE TIRE AND INSTALL THE SPARE. WE TOOK THE TIRE TO NEAREST BELLE TIRE SO THEY COULD REPLACE THE STEM BUT SINCE IT WAS A DEALER ONLY PART ALL THEY COULD WAS REPLACE IT WITH A STANDARD RUBBER STEM WITH NO SENSOR. THEY MENTIONED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAD SEEN BEFORE, TO WHICH I WAS VERY SURPRISED. THESE SENSORS WERE CREATED TO COMBAT LOW AIR PRESSURE AFTER THE "TREAD ACT" AND IRONICALLY ARE CAUSING A LOW AIR PRESSURE. THE ORIGINAL CAUSE OF THE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS DUE TO A SLIGHTLY BENT RIM ON THE INSIDE. THIS HAD A SLOW LEAK AFTER BELLE TIRE REPLACED THE STEM. WE TOOK THE TIRE TO BRIGHTON MAZDA THE FOLLOWING DAY TO REPLACE THE SENSOR, THEY TOO SAID THEY HAD SEEN CRACKED STEMS IN THE PAST. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I THINK ITS VERY IRONIC THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN THE FREE RUBBER STEMS ALMOST NEVER FAIL AND $70 SENSORS ARE BREAKING ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Jan 06, 2012
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
The rear sub frame on this vehicle was not painted and/or coated to properly withstand the corrosion that is caused by the salt used to treat the roads in the winter. This can cause serious issues.
Sep 19, 2023
Rear subframe corrosion/complete rot out, suspension complete rot out, and other components due to salt from the road and Mazda not correctly painting the components: 2009 Mazda 6I 2.5 Noticable drop in the back of the car. The tire wells are almost touching the rear tires. The rear tires are leaning inward, also putting inside ware on the new tires. The rear of the vehicle fishtails while driving. It takes bumps very hard. No suspension. When you hit a bump, the rest of the car is all over the road. Very dangerous driving conditions, as the fishtailing throws you into other lanes, possibly into other traffic. Took vehicle to Meinke on 3-15-23, was told and shown the damages to the rear suspension and rear subframe and other rear components. Vehicle is not safe to drive until fixed. Called Mazda dealer, was notified of recall on front subframe, but not the rear. Have appointment on 3-29-23 to drop off at Mazda dealer to get the front subframe serviced. My front subframe is not the issue, not that I know of yet anyways. My rear is the issue. Why was it not recalled with the front? Why are they allowed to risk the lives and safety of so many for not servicing the rear also? This needs to be recalled, and I am definitely going as far as I can into getting something done about this. I do not have the funds to pay out of pocket to get this fixed, or funds to go out and buy a new car. I am a mother of a toddler, and disabled. I'm hoping to get a class action lawsuit against Mazda for this, or at the VERY least, a recall to fix this issue also. I live in Indiana, we have some snowy winters, so salt is used on the roadways. I believe the car came from Ohio before I purchased it from Kentucky. I purchased the car on March 27, 2021. Have only had "normal" maintenance issues or water and tare before this, and actually love the vehicle! It has been a great vehicle, other then this issue.
Mar 16, 2023
Component - Rear subframe/crossmember. Yes it is available for inspection. I was driving and suddenly heard a loud crack and the rear drivers side of my vehicle dropped to the ground. I was getting ready to pull into a parking lot so I was luckily driving slowly. If I were traveling at the normal speed limit, I could have wrecked and possibly caused injury to myself or others on the road. Upon inspection from the mechanic, the rear subframe is completely rusted out and broke as a result. After research, I found that the front subframe/crossmember was recalled in 2018 for rust issues. This car had the recalled repaired. But Mazda has no recall for the rear. There were no warnings that this was going to happen.
Aug 15, 2021
I BROUGHT MY 2009 MAZDA6 IN FOR THE RECALLED FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORROSION SAFETY RECALL. AFTER AN INSPECTION I WAS TOLD IT QUALIFIED FOR A REPLACEMENT. I AUTHORIZED THE WORK AND PICKED THE CAR UP A FEW DAYS LATER. WE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE SHEET. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE NEXT FEW DAYS THE AT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. WE SERVICED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH 3 QUARTS AND FOUND DAMAGE AND LEAK JUST ABOVE THE CROSS MEMBER RECALL REPAIR. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND INFORMED MAZDA CUSTOMER CARE. WALSER MAZDA OF BURNSVILLE SAID THE TRANSMISSION LINE HAS RUSTED AND REPAIR COSTS WOULD BE AROUND $400. I SAID THE DAMAGE TO THE LINE WAS WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN LESS THAN 250 MILES SINCE THE REPAIR AND LEAKED OUT 3 QUARTS OF FLUID. I BELIEVE THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION LINE WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE. DAMAGE SHOULD BE THE COST OF THE DEALER. DOCUMENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE WHEN THIS RECALL IS PREFORMED.
Jul 23, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
Unknown Upon research I saw there was a prior recall Mazda Recall Number 6211B NHTSA Campaign Number 11V134000 About January of 2022 My service engine light has been turning on and off Around and about July 2022 I noticed a dark black colored puddle gathered wherever I would have my vehicle parked and there is a gas smell upon entering the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and after their initial inspection I was informed that they would have to further inspect my vehicle but it would be costly because they would have to remove exhaust system to have a better visual. Mechanic also advised not to fill up my gas tank when refueling I believe my vehicle has the problem that the said recall describes
Aug 03, 2022
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON PUT ON MACHINE FOR DIAGNOSTIC IT WAS CANISTER PURGE VALUE SITTING OR DRIVING.
Mar 20, 2017
CAR GETS SELF ACCELERATED FROM FULL STOP RIGHT AFTER SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO REVERSE GEAR-AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. I HAVE HAD THREE OCCURRENCES WITCH TRIGGER TO FILL THIS COMPLAINT.
May 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A CRACK IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V134000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Jun 04, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
The driver's side low beam headlight wiring harness melts and seems to be continuing problem. Even after replacing stock, (which melted,) with a better wiring harness it still began to melt and loose circuit, but like I said it was doing this before ever being replaced. Happens every couple months are so depending on amount of night driving. I have read several complaints about this happening to several owners of the same vehicle on the same drivers side with the same original harness and replacements doing this same melting and frequent on/off short circuit malfunctioning. Possibly causing a fire or fried wiring or loss of headlight causing unsafe conditions
Nov 23, 2021
THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS GO BAD ON THIS CAR WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BELIEVE ONE OF THE DOORS IS OPEN WHEN IT IS NOT. THE DOME LIGHTS ARE DRIVEN BY THE DOOR ACTUATORS SENSING THAT A DOOR IS OPEN, SO WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF. VERY DISTRACTING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. THE LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, I HAVE NOT NOTICED IT WHEN STATIONARY. USUALLY IT OCCURS DURING TURNS AND THE LIGHTS STAY ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE DOOR ACTUATORS ARE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS CAR AND HAS MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW. THE DOOR ACTUATOR BEING FAULTY ALSO CAUSES THE SECURITY ALARM TO GO OFF AND START SOUNDING THE CAR'S HORN SPORADICALLY. THE CAR WILL BE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY WITH NOBODY AROUND THROUGH ALL HOURS OF THE DAY AND IT WILL GO OFF. ALTHOUGH NOT A SAFETY CONCERN LIKE THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS, IT IS STILL SYMPTOMATIC OF THE MALFUNCTIONING DOOR ACTUATORS.
Oct 10, 2019
HEADLIGHT HARNESS COMES LOOSE FREQUENTLY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT. MUST EITHER HIT THE HEADLIGHT FORCEFULLY OR MANUALLY SECURE HEADLIGHT BY REMOVING WHEEL WELL. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ON YOUTUBE HAVE REPORTEDLY EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. UNCERTAIN WHETHER THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY OR MOVING, BUT IMAGINE VIBRATION FROM MOTION WILL KNOCK IT LOOSE AGAIN. THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN AFTER MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT VIA THE HARNESS IN ORDER TO TURN IT BACK ON. THE RIGHT LIGHT IS DIMMER THAN THE LEFT, SUGGESTING A GROUND ISSUE.
Sep 11, 2017
THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES IN THE 2009 MAZDA6 VEHICLES. I HAVE HAD BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT ON ME ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ONCE BOTH LAMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE SECOND TIME BANGING ON THE LIGHT COVER GOT THEM TO WORK AGAIN. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MAZDA TO JUST BANG ON THE LIGHT COVER WITH MY HAND AND IT SHOULD COME BACK ON. THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT OFTEN AND TO GET IT TO COME BACK ON I HAVE TO BANG ON THE LIGHT COVER. I'VE PUT ABOUT 12 BULBS IN THE CAR. YOU FIND SIMILAR INCIDENTS ON THE WEB IN MAZDA FORUMS. ALSO, YOU CAN SEE FROM THE COMMENTS OF A YOUTUBE VIDEO A FRIEND OF MINE POSTED, IT'S COMMON: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=UQQPERRESA8 MAZDA SAYS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE WORKING JUST FINE AND THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO BE TOLD TO BANG ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN BU A SERVICE TECHNICIAN. IF IT'S THAT COMMON, THERE IS AN ISSUE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 28, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
Passenger side dash is melting and causes a bad glare on the windshield making it hard to see, there is also a glare at night with the street lights. My wife has called several times over the past 5 years about the recall but was told they are not going to fix it and not to call back. I called the Mazda recall team on 10-4-21, they said they would replace the dash and connected me to a local dealer to set up an appointment to get the dash replaced and 3 other recalls fixed. The dealer ( Mazda of Cool Springs in Franklin TN) said they would not replace the dash due to the 10 year warranty period had expired. According to the news I found on the internet there is no limit on getting dash replaced. This is a safety hazard that several people are complaining about and needs to be fixed. Please help.
Oct 04, 2021
HELLO, I PURCHASED MY A MAZDA FROM A MAZDA DEALER IN MY AREA. AT THE TIME OF MY CAR PURCHASE IN 2017, THEY CHOSE NOT TO FIX THE DASHBOARD RECALL BEFORE SELLING ME THE CAR. NOW DURING SUMMER 2020 MY DASHBOARD HAS SHOWN TO BECOME STICKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS NOW STARTING TO OBSTRUCT MY VIEW WITH A GLARE, MAKING IT HARDER FOR ME TO SEE OUT OF MY WINDSHIELD. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE SAYING THE RECALL IS CLOSED AND THEY CAN'T HELP ME. I EVEN CALLED THE MAZDA CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THEY SHUT ME DOWN. THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM MUST HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN 10 YEARS OF THE CARS PRODUCTION. THIS HAPPENED TO ME A FEW DAYS AGO AND NOW IS GETTING WORSE. THEY WOULD NOT HAVE FIXED THE DASHBOARD WITHIN THE TIME FRAME BECAUSE IT SHOWED NO DAMAGE UNTIL NOW. PLEASE HELP AND MAKE THEM PAY FOR MY DASHBOARD! IT IS UNETHICAL TO HAVE ME PAY FOR A DESIGN AND SAFETY FLAW OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. ESPECIALLY ONE THEY FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT OR FIX BEFORE THEY SOLD ME THE CAR.
Sep 10, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR DEFECTED. DOES NOT TINT WHEN NEEDED AND HALF THE MIRROR STAYS TINTED, WHICH CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT TIME.
Oct 14, 2016
THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED A GLOSSY SHEEN FROM THE DETERIORATION OF THE MATERIAL. DUE TO THE DETERIORATION, THE DASH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND OVER THE PAST YEAR THE AFFECTED AREA HAS GROWN. DUE TO THE GLOSSY NATURE OF THE AFFECTED AREA, LIGHT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHEN TURNING AND THE CHANGE IN ANGLE OF THE SUNLIGHT AND THE RESULTING REFLECTION HAS PREVENTED THE DRIVER FROM SEEING OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE AS IT TURNS TO THE RIGHT INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS AND CARS ENTERING THE ROADWAY. THE INCIDENT OF CLOSE CALLS WILL INCREASE WITH THE INCREASE IN THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE DASH AND WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS IF THE AFFECTED AREA SPREADS TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE DASH.
Jul 20, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
Right side of the dashboard has become sticky, melting, and causing major reflection issues, day and night
Jul 26, 2021
DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND IT CREATES A GLARE THAT REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD, ESPECIALLY ON SUNNY DAYS OR AT NIGHT. THOUGHT IT WAS AN ISOLATED CASE UNTIL DECIDED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON IT, FINDING OUT IT IS HAPPENING TO PLENTY OF OTHER CONSUMERS.
Oct 04, 2015
I FIRST NOTICED MY DASH IN MY CAR TODAY. THE DASH IN MY CAR APPEARS TO BE MELTING. IT IS STICKY, AND BEGINNING TO HAVE A SHINE TO IT. THIS AREA IS LOCATED OVER THE AIRBAG AREA OF THE DASH. I AM NOT SURE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.
Sep 28, 2015
I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND IS VERY GOOEY AND STICKY. IT IS NOW CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD. THIS IS ONLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS ALSO EMITTING A VERY UNPLEASANT ODOR THAT I FEEL COULD BE TOXIC.I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE BY THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE IT GETS WORSE OR MAY CAUSE SOMEONE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE GLARE THAT IS NOW INTERFERING AND WE CANNOT GET A CLEAR VIEW OF WHAT'S IN FRONT OF US.
Sep 24, 2015
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
SHINY, MELTING DASHBOARDS BLINDING DRIVERS, I RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION TO CHANGE DASHBOARDS BY THE MAZDA, I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONSIGNEE THEY NOTIFY ME THAT BECAUSE IT IS IN THE RECONSTRUCTED CATEGORY, THE CHANGE WILL NOT BE CARRIED. I LIVE IN THE SOUTH OF FLORIDA WHERE TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, APART FROM THE DANGEROUS GLARE THE GASES GENERATED BY THE RIGHT OF THE PLASTIC ARE AFFECTING MY HEALTH.
Nov 25, 2018
DASHBOARD MELTING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS. THE DASHBOARD OF THIS VEHICLE IS OOZING A BLACK TACKY SUBSTANCE THAT SHIMMERS IN SUNLIGHT. THE SHIMMER IS REFLECTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. *TR
Jan 17, 2015
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND THE MATE BLACK MATERIAL HAS BECOME STICKY AND SHINY CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Oct 30, 2014
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2009 MAZDA 6 IS MELTING. IT HAS BECOME EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY. THE CONDITION CAUSES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT CAN INTERFERE WITH VISIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATION IS CAUSING AN OILY FILM TO BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE FILM HAS TO BE CLEANED OFF FREQUENTLY AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO COMPLETELY REMOVE. ORDINARY WINDOW CLEANERS JUST SMEAR IT. THE FILM INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE IN AFTERNOON SUN. I CONTACTED MAZDA AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. AFTER I HAD IT DOCUMENTED AT THE DEALER, MAZDA AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PART BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE COST OF THE LABOR, WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. *TR
Aug 29, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT CURB TO IT, AND HEARD A CLUNK OR POP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. DROVE DOWN MY STREET AND TO A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP AND WHILE TURNING ONTO THE RAMP THE STEERING FELT LOOSE (REQUIRED MORE STEERING ANGLE THAN NORMAL TO TURN SAME AMOUNT). WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT, THE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE HELD TURNED LEFT ~20DEGREES. I DROVE TO THE 1ST EXIT TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY RIGHT AWAY, AND WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. GOING ON CITY STREETS TO TRY TO RETURN HOME, A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, AND APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN AND CAR PULLED ALMOST OVER INTO THE RIGHT HAND LANE. IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND CALLED A TOWTRUCK, AND TOWED IT TO A SHOP. PICTURES FROM INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE SHOP ARE ATTACHED.
Sep 13, 2018
INSPECTION AGENCY FOUND THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS CORRODED TO THE POINT OF NEAR FAILURE. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT USING A USED CHASSIS WILL COST OVER $1500. I HAVE LIVED IN NEW JERSEY/PENNSYLVANIA FOR ALL BUT 8 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 2009. FROM READING ABOUT OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE, IT SEEMS THE ENGINE CRADLES WERE NOT MADE TO HANDLE THOSE WINTER CONDITIONS. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL GENERATE A RECALL SINCE IT SEEMS LIKE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE MY FRONT AXLE REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR A RUSTING ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE SAME MATERIAL CORROSION.
Sep 10, 2018
UPDATE TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11074904 ON 7/8/18, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER ENGINE CRADLE FAILED, WHICH HAS RESULTED IN THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF BEING ABLE TO STEER THE CAR. THE CAR IS NOW UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND DRIVE WHATSOEVER. I HAVE BEEN WAITING 4.5 MONTHS FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE THE REPLACEMENT OEM PART WHICH I HAD SCHEDULED THE REPAIR IN THE BEGINNING OF MARCH 2018. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO SELL THE PART TO THE MECHANIC, AND THE DEALER SAID THE PRICE OF THE OEM PART HAS NOW DOUBLED. THIS PRICE GOUGING AND INABILITY TO ALLOW ME TO FREELY CHOOSE WHO TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON MY CAR IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MAY RESULT IN THE PURSUIT OF LEGAL ACTION.
Jul 15, 2018
STEERING SAFETY ISSUE URGENT. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY LOST STEERING, FRONT END OF VEHICLE ELEVATED UPON TURNING STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS STOPPED AND STATIONARY. SUBFRAME OF VEHICLE ROTTED PREMATURELY ALLOWING STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHED TO SUBFRAME TO BECOME DETACHED. VEHICLE UNSAFE AND REQUIRED TOW TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPORTED SUBFRAME NEEDED REPLACEMENT IN ORDER TO FIX SAFETY ISSUE - CAR NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIR COMPLETE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED AT SAME DEALERSHIP FOR YEARS AND ISSUE NEVER REPORTED WITH SUBFRAME. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THESE VEHICLES. TECHNICIAN VERBALLY REPORTED THAT PREMATURE RUST/ROT COULD BE DUE TO LOCATION OF AC CONDENSER DRAIN LINE. SUBFRAME REPLACED WITH NEW MAZDA OEM SUBFRAME. FRIEND WITH SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR RECENTLY REPORTED SAME ISSUE WITH SUBFRAME.
Feb 24, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
FAULTY E-BRAKE. E-BRAKE BUTTON HAS CORRODED AWAY AND WILL NO LONGER HOLD THE CAR IN PARK (CAR IS A MANUAL, SO THIS IS PARTICULARLY CONCERNING SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO OFFICALLY KEEP THE CAR IN PARK WHEN TURNED OFF). CAR WAS PARKED IN A STATIONARY POSITION, ON A SLIGHTLY SLANTED ROAD. CAME BACK AND CAR HAD SLIGHTLY BACKED UP INTO CAR BEHIND IT BECAUSE PARKING BREAK HAD 'LET GO'. LUCKILY SLANT WAS SMALL ENOUGH TO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAR BEHIND MINE, AND ONLY LEFT A MINOR DENT IN MY REAR BUMPER. INSIDE OF CAR WAS HOT (IT WAS A USUAL HOT DAY) AND SEEMED AS THOUGH THE ACTUAL PARKING BREAK BUTTON, OR GLUE THAT HELD IT ON, HAD MELTED. I CAN NOW NO LONGER KEEP THE BREAK IN PARK - HAVE TO EITHER PUT IT IN FIRST GEAR, OR PHYSICALLY HOLD THE BREAK UP WITH SOMETHING UNDERNEATH, PUTTING MY CAR AND OTHER AT RISK FOR CAR ROLLING BACK.
Nov 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL IT FINALLY WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Feb 07, 2017
THE CHECK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE BREAK FLUID. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BREAK LINE CREATED WHEN IT RUBBED UP AGAINST THE ENGINE. HE SAID IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND RECOMMENDED THAT WE TAKE THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS VERY UNDERSTANDING BUT COULD NOT MAKE ANY JUDGMENT. HE CONSULTED WITH MAZDA CORPORATE. CORPORATE RULED THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE PART. AS A GESTURE OF GOODWILL THEY PAID FOR THE PART WHICH WAS $73.28, AND CHARGED ME $405.00 IN LABOR TO INSTALLATION. TO ME, I WOULD CERTAINLY LIKE TO GET REIMBURSED MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. BUT MORE, SO I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS DESIGN FLAW CORRECTED SO THAT SOMEONE DOESN'T KILLED WHEN THEIR BRAKES FAIL. I WILL BE OUT OF THE COUNTRY UNTIL FEB. 17TH. THANK YOU *TR
Jan 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE RELEASE BUTTON FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000. *TR
Mar 13, 2013
POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK, MUST BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE STARTING IN NEUTRAL. WHEN THE SHIFTER IS PLACED IN PARK, THE TRANSMISSION IS MECHANICALLY IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ROLL. THE DASHBOARD SHIFTER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT HIGHLIGHT "P" THOUGH WHEN IN PARK, AND THUS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CRANK. TO START THE VEHICLE, I HAVE TO HAVE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PRESS START/STOP, MOVE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL, THEN PRESS START/STOP BUTTON TO CRANK ENGINE. UNINTENDED ROLL AWAY RISK SINCE VEHICLE IS STARTED IN NEUTRAL.
Jan 09, 2017
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Jun 19, 2014
2009 MAZDA 6 I TOURING AT MAKES AN INTENSE BUZZING VIBRATION SOUND AFTER SHIFTING TO DRIVE AT FIRST IGNITION OF THE DAY BEFORE ANY ACCELERATION. THE VIBRATION COMES FROM THE CENTER CUPHOLDERS IN THE FRONT, WHICH IN TURN IS FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ITSELF. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE FROM DAY ONE. *TR
Oct 24, 2009
I PURCHASED A 2009 MAZDA6 ON 3/26/2009. FOUR DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE NEW VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP TO REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASTING HAD A SMALL WEEP HOLE IN IT WHICH WAS CAUSING A LEAK. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FOR THE FIRST 4 WEEKS I OWNED THE CAR IT WAS IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 WEEKS. *TR
Apr 15, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
I HEARD CHIRPING NOISE FROM THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHO WASN'T ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE NOISE BUT THE NOISE CAME BACK AND WITH IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS IT GOT WORSE. THE DEALER TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE FROM EXHAUST DONUT AND EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD HAD TO BE FIXED. I GOT THEM FIXED AND AFTER 3 DAYS AND LESS THAN 100 MILES I HEAR THE CHIRPING NOISE AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT IS LOUDER. I CAN HEAR IT EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. *TR
Feb 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING WITH MY AC ON IN MY 2009 MAZDA 6 AND THE CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE AC GOT HOT. I HAD TO PULL OVER WITH MY INFANT IN THE CAR INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO MAZDA AND THEY SAID THAT THE COOLING FAN FOR THE MOTOR AND THE AC WERE FAULTY, BUT SINCE THE CAR WAS 4,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY, THEY WOULD ONLY GIVE $200 TOWARD THE $907 JOB FOR THEIR FAULTY PART. I LOOKED IT UP AND THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PART. NHTSA ITEM #10032548 . IF THERE ARE MANY OTHERS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THIS FAULTY MANUFACTURED PART ON RELATIVELY NEW CARS I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT WAS THE HOTTEST DAY OF THE SUMMER HERE WHEN THE AC WENT AND MY CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR. MY CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Jul 14, 2011
MY 2009 MAZDA 6 I TOURING AT DURING DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH OR AT 50-80 MPH PRODUCES A SULFUR EMISSION FROM THE AIR VENTS INSIDE AS WELL AS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES. THIS BEGAN WHEN THE ODOMETER WAS JUST OVER 300 MILES. EVEN THOUGH THIS CAR REQUIRES REGULAR UNLEADED OCTANE RATING 87 GAS, OCTANE RATING 92 HAS BEEN USED AS WELL AS GENERIC BRANDS OF GAS. SINCE SWITCHING BACK FROM OCTANE 92 GAS TO REGULAR UNLEADED OCTANE 87 GAS (AS ADVISED FROM THE METRO MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN MA) AND FROM THE GENERIC TO A MORE RECOGNIZED BRAND OF GAS (MOBILE), THE SULFUR EMISSION FROM THE AIR VENTS HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED TO BECOME A RARE OCCURRENCE, BUT IS STILL THERE, AS RECENT AS 10/22/09 ON THE HIGHWAY WITH ABOUT 4200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE SULFUR EMISSION STILL COMES OUT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES AND IS MOST NOTABLE IN THE GARAGE WHETHER THE CAR IS RUNNING OR NOT. THE SMELL IS STILL NOTICED WHEN OUTSIDE, RUNNING OR NOT, AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, ALMOST EVERY TIME THE CAR IS SHUT OFF. WHETHER DISTANCE IN TRAVEL IS SHORT OR LONG, THE EMISSION FROM BOTH AREAS REMAINS AND HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. *TR
Oct 24, 2009
2009 MAZDA 6 MAKES TICKING NOISE AT OR NEAR IDLE ENGINE RPM. IT CAN RANGE FROM SOFT TICKING SOUND TO A VERY ANNOYING TICKING SOUND. *TR
Mar 01, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
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 dealer for further inspection we’re I was notified that they would replace the front sub frame under recall but I would still have to pay out of pocket for all the other suspension components long story short I was given an estimate of thousands n thousands of dollars that I could not afford and was told the car is unsafe to drive mainly due to the rear subframe and components bein severely rusted I would just like to know why there hasent been a recall for the rear subframe on this vehicle when there has been hundreds of other complaints about the same thing I’m goin through about the same year make and model vehicle so now I am out of a vehicle due to it bein unsafe to drive that could cost me my job
Jan 03, 2023
WHILE DRIVING CAR, FELT CLUNK AND CAR KEPT PULLING TO RIGHT AND HARD TO CONTROL STEERING. WHEN TURN WHEEL, LOUD CLUNKING FELT AND HARD TO CONTROL CAR. CAR WAS ON HIGHWAY JUST BEFORE EXITING TO CITY STREET.TOOK TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO SAID SUBFRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED AND AFFECTED STEERING AND WHEELS WOULD NOT LET ANYONE DRIVE CAR AND SAID CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. CAR TOWED TO MAZDA DEALER WHERE IT SITS TODAY. I WAS DRIVING MY 3 BROTHERS IN THE CAR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.
Nov 02, 2018
LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO PASSENGER SIDE RUSTED SUB FRAME
Jun 14, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
MY DASHBOARD (CRASH PAD) ON MY PASSENGER SIDE OVER MY AIRBAG IS MELTING AND CRACKING CAUSING ME TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. MAZDA CLAIMS THAT RECALL ENDED IN MARCH OF 2019 BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY MAZDA OF THIS RECALL THEREFORE I FEEL IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED FOR MY SAFETY. THE CRASH PAD BECOMES STICKY, MELTS AND CRACKS THE DASHBOARD. MY VEHICLE IS STILL IN OPERATION AND THEREFORE MY SAFTEY IS STILL IMPORTANT
Apr 30, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, AND FRONT AND REAR FRAME, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE FRAME ALSO HAD CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V457000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS TO FOLLOW-UP ON THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,151.
Sep 10, 2018
THE DASHBOARD OF MY MAZDA IS MELTING. THE DASHBOARD IS SHINY AND STICKY WITH A TERRIBLE GLARE. IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS WET, BUT IT IS REALLY GOOEY. I AM WORRIED THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY PREMATURELY OR NOT AT ALL. THE DAMAGE TO THE DASHBOARD IS GETTING WORSE. I FEEL THIS IS INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP AND OR MATERIALS AND SHOULD BE PLACED UNDER RECALL. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
THE DASH MATERIAL ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN DETERIORATING AND MELTING AS IF A CHEMICAL REACTION HAS OCCURRED. THIS WINTER THE SECTION IN QUESTION HAS GENERATED SEVERAL CRACKS AND FISSURES IN THE SURFACE.
Feb 24, 2020
AS WELL AS THE TAKATA RECALL, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE IS LITERALLY MELTING OFF. THE AIRBAG COVER IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH AND WHO KNOWS IF IT IS MELTED INTO PLACE. I'VE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AND I'VE SEEN THAT MAZDA HAS TRIED TO CHARGE PEOPLE FOR LABOR WHICH IS ABSURD.
Mar 30, 2019
4/23/12 - TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR AIRBAG LIGHT THAT WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLASH ON DASHBOARD WHENEVER CAR WAS ON. THEIR FINDINGS: "PULLED CODE B1127 - CLEANED & TIGHTENED TERMINALS IN CONNECTOR UNDER SEAT TO CORRECT RESISTANCE. TEST DROVE OK. CONNECTOR 0810-15." COST ME $92.00 TO REPAIR. 3/12/14, (94,425 MILES) TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP AFTER EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM WITH FLASHING AIRBAG LIGHT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR. THEIR DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: "TECHNICIAN PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS USING MAZDA SCAN TOOL. FOUND CODE B1127 - PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE HIGH RESISTANCE. CHECKED FOR TSB S, FOUND TSB 08-001/09 - COATING ON AIRBAG TERMINALS ALLOWING OXIDATION-- REPLACE MODULE. INSTALLED GS3L-57-KA0B: MODULE (R) A/B SIDE, REPLACED MODULE PER TSBP 08-001/09. CLEARED CODE FROM PCM." THIS TIME IT COST ME $453.87!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS YET!!! ALSO IN JAN. 2015, (92,000 MILES) I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR ONE DAY, DURING THE WINTER, TO FIND MY PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WITH A HUGE CRACK IN IT! IT IS ALSO VERY STICKY FEELING. I HAVEN'T EVEN LOOKED INTO HOW MUCH IT'S GOING TO COST TO REPAIR THIS. AFTER DOING SOME MORE RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT ALLOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR DASHBOARD AND I THINK MAZDA NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED AND FIX THIS.
May 25, 2015
ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CROSSMEMBER WAS CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER (RALPH THAYER MAZDA, 34601 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 425-5400) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE COULD BE REIMBURSED IF SHE GOT THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Oct 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE CRADLE FRACTURED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING FUNCTION DIRECTLY AFTERWARDS. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Mar 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO REV WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Mar 21, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOOSE FUEL CAP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
May 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND CHECK FUEL CAP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT SPIDER WEBS WERE DEVELOPING IN THE FUEL AND CANISTER VENT LINES. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE WEBS NEEDED TO BE REMOVED, THE CANISTER VALVE AND THE CANISTER VENT LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V134000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Jul 01, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY TURNED THE DEFROST ON AND A YELLOW SAC SPIDER CAME OUT OF THE VENT AND BIT HIM. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A PHARMACIST REGARDING THE SPIDER BITE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HEARD OF THE FAILURE WITH THE YELLOW SAC SPIDER. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD CONSIDERED ISSUING A RECALL NOTICE AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL, BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER CAME TO HIS HOME, RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, INSPECTED IT BY PLACING A STICK AND A BRUSH INSIDE THE FUEL LINE. IF THERE WERE NO SPIDERS IN THE FUEL LINE, THEY WOULD RETURN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THEY WERE NOT CHECKING THE AIR VENTS WHERE THE SPIDER WAS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE SPIDERS COULD COME OUT OF THE VENTS WHILE DRIVING. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,800.
Mar 23, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V425000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Sep 21, 2015
THE DOOR DID NOT LATCH COMPLETELY WHEN I CLOSED IT AFTER GETTING IN THE CAR. I OPENED THE DOOR BACK UP AND REALIZED THAT ALL THREE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE LATCH IN HAD FALLEN OUT. I INSPECTED THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AND 1 WAS GONE. UPDATED 04/18/13*LJ I WENT FURTHER AND CHECKED ALL OF THE SCREWS IN THE CAR AND REALIZED THAT ALL OF THE SCREWS WERE EASY TO REMOVE. THERE WAS NO ADHESIVE ON THE SCREWS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BACKING OUT. FORTUNATELY, I DISCOVERED THE DOOR DIDN'T LATCH IN MY GARAGE AND NOT WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD! *TR
Apr 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT DOOR LOCKS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000. UPDATED 03/16/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THREE OF THE SCREWS WERE MISSING. HE ALSO CHECKED THE OTHER DOORS, AND THEY WERE EITHER MISSING OR LOOSE. UPDATED 04/09/12
Feb 15, 2012
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I took my car to the mechanic for some routine maintenance and they called to tell me they discovered that the rear subframe is completely corroded. They say the car is not safe to drive, as it could come apart at any moment, and it will cost so much to repair (current estimate is $8000 and still climbing!) that it may be better for me to buy a new car (which I cannot afford). The mechanic expressed shock at how badly the subframe has deteriorated. He said it is in much worse shape than the rest of the car, which I have always maintained carefully. In 2019 my car was recalled for a defective front cross-member, which the dealer replaced. I was told at the time that it was recalled because the coating applied to it was defective and did not protect the part from corrosion. Based on my research, it seems that the same defective coating was applied to the rear subframe, and that it is why it has rusted so quickly and severely. I see that the NHTSA is already aware of this issue - [XXX] . The exact problem I am having is described in [XXX] : "Mazda6 owners told NHTSA there was severe corrosion of the right rear subframes that caused the steering rack mounting bolts to fail." It is completely unacceptable that Mazda replaced the defective part in the front but has not replaced the similarly defective part in the rear, which has failed for the same reason. I am furious that this has made my beloved car, which is otherwise in very good shape and runs beautifully, undriveable. Mazda should be required to repair this severe safety defect, which is entirely their responsibility! Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 14, 2024
THIS PAST WEEK, WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE TO AND FROM WORK ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF-CENTER AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY SPLIT IN HALF AND ALL CORRODED. THE VEHICLE IS UNDRIVEABLE RIGHT NOW. IT'S GOING TO BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.
Aug 11, 2018
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
Car was bought used and I had no prior knowledge of sunroof being non-factory installed or that it was part of a possible recall. I was driving down a highway when the sunroof started flapping then flew off and shattered in the median. The glue is completely worn off and there is a lot of rust. This could be a severe danger for the cars behind me because it could’ve hit them and caused an accident. I’ve been trying to get it fixed for over a month and a half and the people at Webasto have not been helpful. I’ve talked to two people total and they haven’t called me back when they said they would. It’s unsafe for me to drive without a sunroof and it also causes damage to the interior of my car when it rains.
Oct 13, 2021
DRIVING ALONG AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES. TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAR WAS SET TO 70 DEGREES. SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION FROM OVERHEAD AS THE MOONROOF SHATTERED AND BLEW UPWARD AND OUT. AFTER THE INITIAL BLOWOUT, SHARDS OF GLASS FELL IN ON ME INSIDE THE MOVING VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 02, 2015
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I RECENTLY NOTICED OUT OF NO WHERE THE DASHBOARD ON MY CAR CRACKED FOR NO REASON IT IS RIGHT BY THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. IT IS ALSO EXTREMELY STICKY . I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT IN THIS CONDITION
Dec 29, 2020
I RECENTLY NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD HAS BECOME CRACKED AND VERY STICKY . I DO NOT KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED WHEN I CONTACTED MAZDA TO GET IT FIXED I WAS TOLD THEY CAN NOT REPLACE THAT PART . I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I FEEL STUCK I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS CAR
Dec 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
ON JANUARY 25, 2014, I HAD MY CAR SERVICE AT A S. FLORIDA MAZDA DEALERSHIP FOR A 2013 RECALL ON THE DOOR LATCH MOUNTING SCREWS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE SCREWS MAY BECOME LOOSE. IF ALL THREE DOOR LATCH MOUNTING SCREWS BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT, THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WILL NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. CURRENTLY, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY DOORS AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THIS ISSUE, MY BATTERY THAT I HAD REPLACED IN MAY 2020 DOES NOT WORK. MY CAR DID NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST MAZDA DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT TOLD ME THAT MY DOOR LATCH ON 2 DOORS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE MY CAR THINKS THE DOOR IS AJAR AND THIS CAUSES THE BATTERY TO DRAIN EVEN WITH THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT SOUNDS LIKE THESE ISSUES COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE 2013 RECALL. FURTHERMORE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE TECHNICIAN ATTRIBUTED THIS TO THE DOOR LATCH ISSUE. SO ALL OF THE ABOVE ISSUES CAN BE TRACED BACK TO THE 2013 RECALL ON DOOR LATCHES. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT ON THE DOOR LATCHES. THEREFORE, THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO ME. RIGHT NOW, MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 1 WEEK AND 2 DAYS.
Dec 22, 2020
WHEN AC OR HEAT WAS ON AT ANY SPEED, IT WOULD RUN FOR A FEW MINS. THEN STOP BLOWING OUT AIR BEFORE SLOWLY DYING OUT. IT WOULD MAKE NOISE LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO WORK AGAIN, BUT THEN WOULDN'T. TOOK IT TO MAZDA DEALERSHIP. THEY DID "TEST ON AC/HVAC SYSTEM & FOUND FAULTY CONTROL HEAD DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE." THEY INSTALLED A HEATER CONTROL & THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED FOR A WHILE. 3 MONTHS LATER SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THE "HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WAS TRIPPING OUT ON INTERNAL THERMAL OVERLOAD" SO THEY REPLACED THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR. WHILE THAT WAS GETTING FIXED, I ALSO HAD THEM LOOK INTO ANOTHER PROBLEM I WAS HAVING. THE TCS/DSC LIGHT WOULD STAY LIT FOR 10-15 MINS AFTER I STARTED MY CAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD JUST RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP DID TEST & FOUND "CODE C0034 - RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL RATE OUT OF RANGE & C0027, C0048 - RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN, TECH MONITORED SENSOR & FOUND INTERNAL SENSOR FAILURE. CORRECTED BY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. INSTALLED GS3L-43-70X: RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR."
May 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
FOR THE LAST YEAR, THE CAR ALARM IN MY 2009 MAZDA 6 HAS BEEN GOING OFF SPORADICALLY BY ITSELF AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY WHILE PARKED IN MY APARTMENT BUILDING PARKING LOT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER THE ALARM WENT OFF AGAIN AT 3:30 AM, WAKING UP ALL OF MY NEIGHBORS IN THE PROCESS. BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOW THEY SAY IT'S THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR. THERE ARE SO MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET OF OTHER MAZDA OWNERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT THERE FOR IT. WHY HAS BEEN THIS NOT BECOME A RECALL YET?
Jul 02, 2020
THE PANIC ALARM HAS BEEN GOING OFF EVERY WEEK AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE. THIS HAPPENS A LOT IN THE EVENINGS BETWEEN 8PM AND 11PM. IT'LL GO OFF BY ITSELF FOR NO REASON AT ALL. THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TIME LAST YEAR, BUT ONLY ONCE. NOW, IT'S HAPPENING EVERY WEEK AND IT'S PRETTY ANNOYING. I'VE READ ON OTHER FORUMS WHERE PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO KILL MY BATTERY SOON.
Jun 18, 2015
STEERING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ON ROCHESTER RD IN TRAFFIC WHEN I HAD TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND BRAKE FOR AND AMBULANCE HEADING MY WAY, I HEARD SOMETHING BREAK IN THE FRONT END AND UPON TRYING TO RESUME MY POSITION IN MY LANE MY CAR WOULD NOT STEER AND IN ORDER TO KEEP MY WHEELS STRAIGHT I HAD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE CAR LEFT. I THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE GOING DOWN SO I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT MY TIRES AND FOUND NOTHING SO I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND MADE A TURN BACK ON THE ROAD AND I KNEW RIGHT AWAY SOMETHING WAS TERRIBLY WRONG AS IT FELT LIKE I WAS ON A SHEET OF ICE. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION AT MY REPAIR SHOP THEY FOUND MY SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED OUT.
Oct 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER IN A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A SCREECHING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE STEERING WHEEL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS ROTTED OUT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER, MAZDA OF BEDFORD IN BEDFORD, OHIO, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1-836240644. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Oct 16, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
CAR SUDDENLY VEERED RIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AND SCRAPED BOTH FENDERS AND THE MIRROR AGAINST A CEMENT BARRICADE. STEERING HAS BEEN UNPREDICTABLE. WHILE ELEVATED ON JACK STANDS WITH BOTH FRONT WHEELS HANGING, CROUCHED FACING THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, THE TIRE CAN BE GRIPPED WITH THE LEFT HAND ON THE REAR FACING TREAD AND RIGHT HAND ON THE FRONT FACING TIRE TREAD, THEN MOVED IN AND OUT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF PLAY, WOBBLE, AND CLUNKING NOISES. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE AMOUNT OF NOISE AND CLUNKING COMING FROM THE AREA WHERE THE STREERING " LINKAGE" ( TERM?) CONNECTS TO THE HYDRAULIC RACK WHEN THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS ON JACKSTANDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED TO BOTH EXTREMITIES. THE HYDRAULIC STEERING RACK APPEARS TO FLEX LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE CAR IS ON THE GROUND IN THE NORMAL DRIVING POSITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED TO BOTH EXTREMITIES. THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BEARING IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. WHILE ASSESSING THAT IS WHEN THE EXTREME RUSTING OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS NOTICED, ALONG WITH A HUGE RUST HOLE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS. VERY CLOSE TO THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER A-ARM OF THE SAME SIDE. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALERSHIP WITH 1500 MILES BY AN IN HOUSEHOLD FAMILY MEMBER AND HAS HAD ALL/NEARLY ALL OF ITS SCHEDULED DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE AT THE PLACE OR PURCHASE UP UNTILL THE BEGINNING/MIDDLE 2017. AFTERWHICH I RECIEVED THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS ALL NOTICED ON OR APROX JULY 1ST 2018 AND THE CAR HASNT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE.
Sep 02, 2018
THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT USED. AFTER SUSPENSION INSPECTION I FOUND OUT THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTY AND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. ACCORDING TO THE BODY CONDITION THERE WERE NO ANY INCIDENTS WHICH MAY AFFECTED THE SUBFRAME CONDITION. FURTHER DRIVING WITH THIS IS DANGEROUS.
Aug 28, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
HORN HAS ACTIVATED RANDOMLY FOR YEARS NOW, THE FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRING ON OR ABOUT JULY, 2013. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES FOR THIS. EACH TIME THEY SAID THE DOOR LATCH WAS FAULTY AND SETTING IT OFF. I HAVE HAD 3 DOOR LATCHES REPLACED WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING DONE ON 5/2015. IN AUGUST 2016, THE HORN STARTED ACTIVATING RANDOMLY AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY FOUND "CODES" ON THE 3 DOOR LATCHES THAT WERE ALREADY REPLACED! CLEARLY THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS OR ITS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THIS POSES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD AS A CHILD CAN OPEN THE DOOR LOCK AND FALL OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING IF THE LOCK IS NOT WORKING.
Aug 27, 2016
MY CAR ALARM HAD BEEN GOING OFF SPORADICALLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR MORE (MAYBE ONCE A MONTH), BUT IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT THAT IT WOULD GO OFF 3-5 DAYS A WEEK. I'D HAD MY DOOR LATCHES INSPECTED AT THE END OF 2013 FOR A RECALL THAT ALTHOUGH IT WASN'T ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, ELECTRICAL ISSUES COULD DEVELOP IF IT'S NOT REPAIRED. SO, I WAS NOT EXPECTING THERE TO BE ANY ISSUES WITH THEM, BUT WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT NOT ONE BUT BOTH OF MY REAR DOOR ACTUATORS WERE DEFECTIVE. AFTER GETTING THAT FIXED THE VERY DAY I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE FROM GETTING REPAIRS I NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS SHINY, AND APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN POLISHED. I LATER LEARN THAT LOOK ACTUALLY CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD MELTING. NOW I HAVE MELTING TOXIC MATERIAL, THAT ALSO CAN CAUSE A GLARE, IN MY VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR HAS FAILED!***THE ALARM ON MY MAZDA GOES OFF AT RANDOM PERIODS OF TIME. SOMETIMES ITS ONCE A WEEK AND SOMETIMES IS 5 TIMES A DAY OR NIGHT. I HAVE REVIEWED SEVERAL INTERNET FORUMS AND IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NOT CREATED A COMPLAINT ON THIS WEBSITE. THE REMEDIES THAT THEY HAVE FOUND TO HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE A DOOR ACTUATOR THAT IS FAULTY. THIS DOOR ACTUATOR LOCKS THE DOORS AND IF WHEN IT FAILS TO PROPERLY LOCK THE DOOR IT WILL INTERMITTENTLY SOUND THE ALARM. THE ALARM IS NOT SO MUCH THE CONCERN AS MUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. IT IF FAILS TO LOCK IT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PEOPLE AS THEY ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DOOR COULD ACCIDENTALLY BE OPENED. CHILDREN COULD OPEN THE DOOR AND FALL OUT OF THE CAR AS IT IS FAILING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AS IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Jun 12, 2014
2009 MAZDA6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AUTOMATIC UNLOCK BUTTON MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, THE AUTOMATIC UNLOCK BUTTON INSIDE THE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, AND IN FACT DID THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO. WHEN THE UNLOCK BUTTON WAS PRESSED, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED, AND AT TIMES, WOULD NOT RELEASE THE LOCK, EVEN MANUALLY. IT WOULD TAKE MANY ATTEMPTS AT PERFECT TIMING TO SELECT THE UNLOCK BUTTON WHILE OPENING THE DOOR IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC LOCK BUTTON FUNCTIONED AS IT SHOULD, LOCKING ALL DOORS. IN OTHER WORDS, BOTH THE AUTOMATIC LOCK AND UNLOCK BUTTONS ONLY LOCKED THE DOORS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR TO RELEASE. THE DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FOR THE LOCKS. HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT OFFER A GUARANTEE THAT THE NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE WOULD NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AS MAZDA ACKNOWLEDGED A PROBLEM WITH THE PART.
Dec 23, 2013
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
WHEN I TRIED TO GET INTO MY CAR THE DOOR GOT STUCK AND ONLY OPEN ABOUT 2 INCHES. WHEN I FINALLY OPENED IT AND GOT IN THE CAR THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WHEN I CHECKED IT I REALIZED THAT ALL 3 SCREWS WERE MISSING AND THE DOOR LATCH HAD SHIFTED. *TR
Mar 19, 2013
I HAVE A 2009 MAZDA 6 S TOURING WITH 18000 MILES ON IT AND THE THREE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON CAME LOOSE AND FELL OUT. THESE SCREWS SHOULD OF BEEN LOCKED TIGHTENED IN PLACE AND IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE LATCH SCREWS ON THE CAR WERE NOT SECURED NOT TO WORK LOOSE. *TR. ..UPDATED 04/18/13 *BF
Jun 13, 2011
AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Vehicle jerks at low speed when accelerate and idle when accelerate, P0766 Code shows, engine noise and gears jump, when reverse the vehicle jerks.
Sep 23, 2024
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
* Drivers side (worst) and passenger side rear lower control arm. Both are available for inspection upon request. * The drivers side rear lower control arm rusted through and cracked near the point where it connects to the rear subframe. The right lower control arm did not yet visibly crack (it's still on the vehicle), but it is also severely rusted. If driven and either completely separated, loss of control as well as flying debris on the road would have been nearly certain. * I cannot drive the car to a dealer or service center. The problem is visibly obvious and online owners forums anecdotally indicate the problem is widespread. * The component is available for inspection. I have shown my mechanic and intend to take to a dealer. Because there was no accident or injury, thankfully, I have no cause for engaging police or insurance. * There was no warning/indicator in the vehicle. The first symptom of trouble was severe wear on the inside of the left rear tire. The vehicle then had a four-wheel alignment and suspension components were noted to be tight and adjusted into spec at that point. Some weeks later, we heard disturbing noises from the rear as we went over even small bumps in the road. We noticed the suspicious sound during a local drive and drove gently and directly home, so cannot say how much the partial break may have affected control at that point. Upon inspection, the rusted & cracked steel of the driver's side control arm was readily visible. Other notes: The rear subframe itself shows significant flaking and rust in comparison to the rest of the vehicle's undercarriage, but at least there appears to be more substance left to the metal of the subframe. Photos & measurements available upon request.
Sep 24, 2023
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
My car had a air bag recal and a subframe and other misc recalls so I contacted the dealership near me which was In Springfield Mo and set a apt and had it replaced then got a call the next day saying they wuld meet me half way with a loaner car which was in Mansfield mo for the subframe replacement and they have had it for over a month and they called and told me it was ready for pick up 6/21/21 and I drove up there Wed to pick it up and it wuldnt start wuldnt do nothing dead battery. Dealership then hooked up a jump box the gauges started jumping all back and fourth like something was shorted or a short some were got it started and the min the jump box turned off the it killed all power the car shut completly off to nothing. So they gave me the loner vehical back and they drove me my car to west plains mo and they took the loner vehical and I got in my car and the air bag light is flashing very fast constly the steering is super tight and the brakes feel weird the passenger side is missing a piece in the dash only lights that was on my car when they picked it up was the tire sensor light and the check engine light got pics to prove and show everything.. I’m driving it back to dealership to see if they can fix or make it right and give me the loner vehical back till they get my car back to the condition it was in when they picked it up for a recall repair..
Jul 16, 2021
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY CAR STEERING VEERS TO THE LEFT CONSTANTLY. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS WIRED WRONG AND DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY.THIS HAPPENS WHILE I'M DRIVING ALL THE TIME AND ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT CAUSES ME TO WRECK.
Oct 05, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A USED CAR FROM A SMALL DEALERSHIP, THEY SOLD ME THE CAR WITHOUT A DASH HARNESS, ALL THE WIRING THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR IS NOT THERE, SO I CAN'T DO SMOG CHECK. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT CHECK WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON BECAUSE THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR WAS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE TOOL. SOLD ME THE CAR WITH AIRBAGS NOT WORKING. LIED ABOUT HAVING IT ALL CHECKED OUT. AND I STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED MY TITLE, REGISTRATION, AND PLATES TO MY CAR.
Sep 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN TRAFFIC AT LOW SPEED WITH TEMPERATURE IN THE 80'S. THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AS A RESULT. THE ENGINE AND THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE HAD RISEN HIGH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE THIS, WHILE IDLING, DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND DRIVING AT MODERATE AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50'S TO 90'S. WHEN THE OVERHEATING OCCURRED THE AIR CONDITIONING ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. I HAD COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS A FUSE. THEY REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR
Jun 02, 2020
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS CAR 2009 FROM MECHANIC 2 WEEKS AGO I RUN FOR 100MILES FOR TO AND FROM WORK ONLY.AFTER SUDDENLY AT LIGHT CAME SO I WENT TO CHECK NEAREST AUTO PARTS STORES WITH CODE READER FOR DIAGNOSTIC & HE SAID THERE MIGHT BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AFTER I AM ABLT TO START ENGINE BUT CAR WON'T DRIVE IN D MODE BUT R CAN WORK WITH JERK AND HORSE POWER GO UP TO 5000 UP. SO I AM GOING TO SEE WITH HAYES MAZDA IN KALAMAZOO. THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE A SERIOUS ACTION OR INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER
Mar 04, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH OTHER MAZDA CARS THAT GOT RECALLED DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAULTY FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THAT COULD ALLOW GASOLINE TO ENTER THE FUEL TANK EMISSION SYSTEM. IF ENOUGH FUEL GETS INTO THE SYSTEM, IT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. HOWEVER, THIS RECALL DID NOT COVER MY 2009 MAZDA 6 AND I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR HAS FAILED! THE ALARM ON MY MAZDA GOES OFF AT RANDOM PERIODS OF TIME. SOMETIMES ITS ONCE A WEEK AND SOMETIMES IS 5 TIMES A DAY OR NIGHT. I HAVE REVIEWED SEVERAL INTERNET FORUMS AND IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NOT CREATED A COMPLAINT ON THIS WEBSITE. THE REMEDIES THAT THEY HAVE FOUND TO HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE A DOOR ACTUATOR THAT IS FAULTY. THIS DOOR ACTUATOR LOCKS THE DOORS AND IF WHEN IT FAILS TO PROPERLY LOCK THE DOOR IT WILL INTERMITTENTLY SOUND THE ALARM. THE ALARM IS NOT SO MUCH THE CONCERN AS MUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. IT IF FAILS TO LOCK IT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PEOPLE AS THEY ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DOOR COULD ACCIDENTALLY BE OPENED. CHILDREN COULD OPEN THE DOOR AND FALL OUT OF THE CAR AS IT IS FAILING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AS IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AT LEAST THE PAST 4-5 YEARS.
Oct 30, 2019
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BACK IN MARCH OF 2019 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V631000 (SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT CALLED GARDEN CITY MAZDA AT 516-874-0385 AND INFORMED THEM THAT THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE RECALL WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVED, THE DEALER WOULD EMAIL HER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION TO HAVE THE RECALL REMEDIED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS WELL AS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY BOTH PRIOR AND AFTER SHE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC SUSPECTED THAT THERE HAD BEEN AN OIL LEAK THAT AFFECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Oct 01, 2019
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD WAS REALLY STICKY AND I DIDN'T KNOW HOW BUT THEN I MET SOMEONE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. MY BACK SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND MAKES NOISES WHEN DRIVING
May 28, 2019
STEERING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I HAD TO BRAKE AND REALIZED I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK WHEN RELEASING CLUTCH WHEN I HAD TO USE IT. MY STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. WHEN I BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE THEY SAID THE ENTIRE FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY HAD RUSTED OUT. I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES YET.
Oct 09, 2018
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL RIM WAS TILTED OUTWARDS, STRIKING THE FENDER WELL. ALSO, THE A ARM WAS DETACHED AND THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT A NEW SUBFRAME WOULD BE NEEDED. THE CONTACT CALLED PAUL MILLER FORD AT (888) 776-0844 (LOCATED AT 975 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 09, 2018
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45 MILE PER HOUR. SUDDENLY NOTICED STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER. I DID NOT HIT A POTHOLE OR ANY OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE ROAD. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND VEHICLE HARD TO STEER. WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE SQUEALING SOUND AND PULLED TO ONE SIDE. SUSPENSION BECAME VERY HARSH EVEN ON GOOD SURFACE ROAD.. THIS IS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE TO AUTO REPAIR CENTER WITHOUT GETTING INTO ACCIDENT. AUTO REPAIR FACILITY EXAMINED VEHICLE AND SHOWED ME THAT ENGINE CRADLE - SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THOUGHT AND BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO GO OFF CENTER WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKING, STEERING, AND SUSPENSION ISSUES. AUTO REPAIR FACILITY TOLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND MADE ME SIGN A WAIVER TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE.
Sep 23, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO GET FOOD WHEN THE CAR LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND VEERED RIGHT TOWARDS THE CURB. HIS STEERING WAS STRAIGHT BUT CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THANKFULLY HE WAS ONLY GOING 25 MPH. WE TOOK IT TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD ENGINE CRADLE/SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGHOUT. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. WE ALSO OWN A SECOND 09 MAZDA 6 THAT WE NOW WORRY ABOUT AND WILL GET LOOKED AT.
Aug 12, 2018
STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
IN AUGUST 6TH, 2018, I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK WITH MY 4Y OLD SON IN QUEBEC CITY AT 50 KM/H. WHEN I WANT TO STOP AT THE RED-LIGHT I SENSED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT AND I WAS COMPLETELY SHOCKED BECAUSE I WAS JUST ABOUT TO HIT A CYCLIST. AND MY SON WAS FRUSTRATED TOO. LUCKILY NOTHING BAD HAPPENED. BUT FROM THERE I WASN'T ABLE TO DRIVE CORRECTLY, I HELD THE STEERING WHEEL TO 60 DEGREES TO THE LEFT WHILE GOING AT 25 KM/H TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT AND GET BACK TO MY HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY I DROVE MY CAR TO THE NEAREST GARAGE, AND TO MY SURPRISE, THE GUY TOLD ME THAT THE SUBFRAME AT THE RIGHT NEAR TO THE WHEEL IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND THE STEERING RACK WAS SEPARATED FROM ITS MOUNTS CAUSING THE STEERING LOSS. THE GARAGE OWNER TOLD THAT HE CALLED MAZDA TO ASK FOR A NEW SUBFRAME FOR ME, BUT THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY DON'T HAVE IT IN STOCK AND THEY HAVE ALREADY 5 MORE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WAITING FOR THAT. KNOWING THAT I DO RUST CHECK AND TREATMENT BEFORE EVERY WINTER. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO GOD THAT NOTHING BAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY DURING OUR HOLIDAYS. MAZDA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THIS AS A SERIOUS AND VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT SINCE IT IS HAPPENING FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE.
Aug 08, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MAZDA DEALER WAS PERFORMING A COUPLE OF RECALLS. THEY FOUND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. SAID THAT IT NEEDED REPLACED BEFORE IT FAILED. SAID THAT ENGINE COULD DROP OUT OR PROBLEMS WITH STEERING IF THE SUBFRAME FAILED. 9 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 100,000 MILES AND NO OTHER RUST PROBLEMS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF PROBLEM WITH THE SUBFRAME. I CONTACTED MAZDA BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM.
Aug 07, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,500.
Aug 07, 2018
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE CRADLE/CROSSMEMBER IS SEVERELY DETERIORATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. EXCESSIVE RUST AND HOLES IN THE STRUCTURE. MY CONCERN IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN DRIVING THE CAR AND HAVING IT STAY TOGETHER.
Jul 20, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL - ASSURED BY DEALER PARTS FOR RECALL IN STOCK. DEALER KEPT ME THERE, WITHOUT HAVING THE PARTS, FOR HOURS WHILE SEARCHING FOR BILLABLE WORK. SUGGESTED $759 - $1059 UNRELATED SERVICE. CAREFUL POST-VISIT ANALYSIS INDICATED NO SUCK SERVICE NEEDED. NOW I'M WARY OF RETURNING FOR RECALL OR ANY OTHER REASON. HERITAGE MAZDA CATONSVILLE MD 21228 INVOICE #5MCS115194.
Apr 22, 2018
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE IN PLACE WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT AND THAT MY ENGINE COULD FALL OUT AT ANY GIVEN TIME. ALSO, BECAUSE OF THE ROT, THE ROD THAT SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING WAS NOT ATTACHED BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD NOTHING TO ADHERE TO. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN ME DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER AND LOSING MY STEERING AND POSSIBLY GETTING IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP AS IT IS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN PER MY MECHANIC FOR SAFETY REASONS AS WELL AS FAILING INSPECTION FRO THIS. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS I DO NOT HAVE ANY TRANSPORTATION AND I WORK FULL TIME. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX]. OR MY MECHANIC AT HOMETOWNE AUTO, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 10, 2017
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2009 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VARIOUS SAFETY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IT WAS REPROGRAMMED , BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DOORS AND WINDOWS WOULD LOCK, LEAVING OCCUPANTS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE NOR WOULD THE VEHICLE START. THE HORN WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE HORN RELAY WAS TAKEN OUT DUE TO THE HORN UNEXPECTEDLY SOUNDING OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VIN NUMBER WAS INVALID. UPDATED 08/23/2017*JS
Aug 23, 2017
AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 11V134000 (FUEL SYSTEM), 13V425000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), 16V356000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V594000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 13, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE PRESSURE OR HEAT COMING FROM MUFFLER BURNT BACK PART OF VEHICULAR I AM PAYING 1400.00 IN WIRE REPAIRS. AIR BAGS RECALL, SCARS ME DON'T HAVE ANOTHER CAR.THE PASSENGER DOOR AIR NOISE ESCAPING,MELTING DASH BOARD, ALARM SYSTEM GOES OF EVERYDAY UP TO 3TO 4 TIMES. TIRE PRESSURE, AND ENGINE LIGHT ON.
Aug 08, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A USED CAR WITH 2 DASHBOARD LIGHT TMPS & ENGINE THE DEALER GIVE ME EXTRA WARRANTY BUT NEVER BEEN REPAIR FURTHERMORE I FIND OUT BY MYSELF A RECALL FOR THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES AFTER THE DOOR OPEN WHILE I DRIVING IN THE EXPRESS WAY THIS HAPPENED TO MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER; AND IN OTHER 2 INCIDENTS THE CAR DO NOT RESPOND WITH THE APPROPRIATE SPEED CAUSING ME A BIG CHANCE OF ACCIDENT AFTERWARDS IT IS HAPPENED AGAIN SO DUE TO OTHER SEVERAL MECHANIC PROBLEMS AND FOR SECURITY I HAVE TO DECIDED TO RETURN THE CAR NOW I HAVE NO MONEY NO CAR AND A BIG PROBLEM I AM HAVING HARDLY TIME TRIED TO SUMMIT MY CONCERNS BECAUSE I THINK THE DEALERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALE SECURITY CARS BEFORE THE SALE BUT APPARENTLY THE LAWS ARE IN THE DEALERS SIDE AS A CONSUMER I HOPE MAYBE SOME ONE CAN SEE HOW THIS IRRESPONSIBLE DEALERS PLAY WITH THE CONSUMERS SAFETY. I PAY OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS BY MY SELF AND I HAVE BEEN AROUND 90 DAYS WITH OUT CAR AND ALL THIS PROBLEMS IN A PERIOD OF TIME OF 26 MONTHS PLUS MY PAYMENTS TO THE DEALER THAT WAS $460,00 A MONTH THIS ISSUE START ON 12-6-13 TO 02-26-16 AFTER THE CAR NEED A NEW REPAIR AT COST OF $3,000 SO IN THE REALITY THIS COMPANY WAS NEGLIGENT WHEN THEY FAIL TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING THEY JUST PRETEND TO FIXED BUT WASN'T . I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Mar 14, 2016
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I WAS REARED ED 2 YEARS AGO IN SEPTEMBER. WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO GET FIXED THE SEATBELTS WERE CHECKED AND IN WORKING ORDER. A COUPLE WEEKS LATER I REMOVED MY SON'S CAR SEAT TO SWEEP OUT THE CAR AND TO WASH HIS SEAT. AS I WAS PUTTING HIS SEAT BACK IN I NOTICED THE BELT WOULD NOT LOCK. SO I MOVED IT OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AS MY OLDEST ALWAYS SAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT WOULDN'T LOCK. NOW I HAVE A INFANT IN THE VEHICLE WENT TO PUT HER CARSEAT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE. WORKED UP UNTIL A WEEK AGO I NOTICED TODAY AS I WAS TAKING HER SEAT OUT OF THE BASE IT WAS MOVING A LOT. I YANKED ON THE SEATBELT NOW IT WON'T LOCK. I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS ON THIS AND RECALLS ON SOME CARS FOR THIS.
Sep 12, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO MELT A FEW MONTHS AGO, AROUND MAY. NOW THE DASHBOARD IS PERMANENTLY STICKY AND THERE IS A SMELL ARISING. IN ADDITION, DASHBOARD CREATES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH AFFECTS THE VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. IF YOU PLACE SOMETHING ON IT, THERE IS A BLACK RESIDUE THAT COMES OFF ALONG WITH IT. THE MELTED DASHBOARD IS SHINY AND STICKY.
Aug 20, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING. AS A RESULT, THE SUN CAUSED A GLARE WHICH IMPAIRED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THERE WAS ALSO A STICKY SUBSTANCE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ALARM ACTIVATED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE AND THE DOOR LATCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V425000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Jun 22, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VIN ..[XXX] 2009 MAZDA 6 TOURING ..STABILITY CONTROL TURNS OFF THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON ..RED KEY LIGHT ILLUMINATES ..THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING .. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 19, 2015
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY WIFE COMPLAINED TO ME TODAY WHILE DRIVING THE MAZDA6 THERE WAS A GLARE COMING FROM THE DASH AREA RIGHT OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. SHE TOUCHED IT AND IT WAS A SHINY STICKY DETERIORATION OF THE DASH ITSELF. YOU CANNOT TOUCH OR RUB OUT AS IT STICKS AND LEAVES A BLACK, STICKY GLUE ON YOUR FINGERS. LOOKED IT UP AND THERE ARE A GREAT MANY MAZDA OWNERS THAT SEEM TO SUFFER FROM THIS VERY SAME ISSUE...AND NOBODY IS GETTING SATISFACTION FROM MAZDA. 44K AND THE DASH IS MELTING?????? *TR
Apr 11, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE AFTER WORK AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEAD EXCEPT FOR THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORY OR ON POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND PUSH BUTTON START HAD MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS QUOTED A REPAIR BILL OF $1,660, WHICH INCLUDES MORE THAN $1,000 IN PARTS (PARTS NUMBERS GS3M-66-15XD AND GSYD-67-5DZG ). THESE ARE BASIC SYSTEMS THAT FAILED AFTER ONLY 31,000 MILES OF USE ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAINTAINED VERY WELL. *TR
Sep 23, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD IS GOOEY, STICKY BLACK. IF YOU TOUCH IT GETS ALL OVER YOUR HANDS, AND EVERYTHING WILL STICK TO IT. IT APPEARS TO BE MELTING AWAY. THIS STARTED A FEW YEARS AGO. RECENTLY I NOTICED THE REAR HEADLIGHTS LOOK AS IF THEY ARE WARPED FROM THE INSIDE, AS IF IT WAS A MELTED CANDLE. *TR
Aug 02, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY MAZDA 6, YEAR 2009, BRAND NEW FROM A MAZDA DEALER IN VIRGINIA. SOME TIME AGO, WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT APPROXIMATELY. 30 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON ONE OF THE MAIN ROADS, I THEN TURNED ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AS I NEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT THE VERY NEXT LIGHT. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I WAS NOT HIT BY THE DRIVERS BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE GEAR IN PARK, START THE ENGINE AGAIN AND DRIVE THE CAR HOME. I THEN CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER (WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR) AND I IMMEDIATELY MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED. TO MY GREATEST DISAPPOINTMENT, THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM I HAD ON THE ROAD, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR. A FEW MONTHS LATER A SIMILAR PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE MAZDA DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH IT AT THAT TIME EITHER. NOW MAZDA HAS A RECALL FOR MAZDA 6, 2010-2012 ONLY, BUT IT'S FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SPIDER'S WEBS AND POSSIBLE RISK OF CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK, WITH A RISK OF A FIRE. I'M CONCERNED THE YEAR 2009 IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THE SAME PROBLEM APPEARED IN THE EARLIER RECALL. *TR
Apr 06, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVING THROUGH A TUNNEL MY CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED FOR WHERE THE SMOKE CAME FROM AND FOUND THE SWITCH TO MY HEATED SEATS WAS ON FIRE. MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER TURN ON. REPAIR MAN AT DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S SOMETHING THAT JUST HAPPENS I GUESS. SOMEWHERE SOMETHING SHORTED. I'M JUST GLAD MY CHILD WAS NOT IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. BEWARE!! THERE ARE CURRENT RECALLS FOR THE EXACT MAKE AND MODEL IN AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE US THE ISSUE A RECALL SO I CAN GET MY MONEY BACK.
Feb 12, 2014
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE BRAKING, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT WITHIN 30 SECONDS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE TIRE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE CONTACT'S FACTORY WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,000.
May 25, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
MY BRAKES ON MY 2009 MAZDA 6S HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES, RESULTING IN THE MASTER CYLINDER BEING REPLACED 2X, AND THE ABS UNIT 1X. WHEN I WOULD BRING MY CAR TO A STOP, IT WOULD START TO ROLL AGAIN. THIS MADE ME VERY CONCERNED ABOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Dec 28, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I TOOK MY 2009 MAZDA6 TOURING EDITION IN TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE. THE CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH ONLY 3,600 MILES. WHEN I RETURNED LATER TO PICK UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. I SAID OKAY SO WHAT NOW. THE JIM ELLIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID WE WILL GIVE YOU A LOANER. I TURNED IN THE CAR ON SATURDAY I PICKED THE CAR UP ON TUESDAY AND DROVE IT HOME. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY HOUSE I TRIED TO LOCK THE DOOR BY PUSHING THE BUTTON ON THE DRIVER SIDE. NOTHING HAPPENED SO I TRIED A FEW MORE TIMES. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE DOOR WAS WITH THE KEY. I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE NEXT MORNING AND THEY ASKED IF I COULD BRING THE CAR BACK FOR THEM TO TAKE A LOOK. I TOOK THE CAR BACK AND THEY STILL COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEY AGAIN GAVE ME A LOANER CAR. THURSDAY EVENING I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FIXED. THEY SAID AN ENGINEER HAD LOOKED AT THE CAR AND IT WAS FIXED FOR SURE. WELL GUESS WHAT IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE BATTERY MUST HAVE BEEN RUN DOWN BECAUSE THE DOORS WERE LEFT OPEN. THURSDAY EVENING I AM HOME WITH MY LOANER FROM JIM ELLIS WONDERING IF I WILL EVER GET MY CAR BACK AND IF I DO GET IT BACK WILL IT REALLY BE FIXED. *TR
Mar 12, 2009
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How many problems does the 2009 MAZDA Mazda6 have?
The 2009 MAZDA Mazda6 currently has 384 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2009 MAZDA Mazda6?
The most common problems reported for the 2009 MAZDA Mazda6 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2009 MAZDA Mazda6 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2009 MAZDA Mazda6 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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