YearToAvoid

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 4% of all 386 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. Median mileage at failure: 116,500 miles.

Engine complaints
17
4% of 386
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
116,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2009, latest Sep 23, 2024.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2009Jul 2011Apr 2014Mar 2017Mar 2018Aug 2018Oct 2018Jun 2020
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Sep 2024; peak Mar 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mazda6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200623 (13%)
  3. 200719 (12%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 200917 (4%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 20114 (3%)
  8. 20123 (3%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201424 (18%)
  11. 20156 (10%)
  12. 201613 (17%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 201833 (57%)
  15. 20191 (17%)
  16. 20201 (50%)
  17. 202113 (76%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 116,500 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.