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1YVHP82A495••••••2009 Mazda MAZDA6
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
340on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 5Structure 4Steering 3Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 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…
Air BagsJan 2019
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…
SteeringOct 2018
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…
Visibility/wiperSep 2016
Passenger side mirror defected. Does not tint when needed and half the mirror stays tinted, which can be a safety issue at night time
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2016
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
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1YVHP82A495M21765 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.