2009 Mazda Mazda6 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 34% of all 386 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 132
- 34% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Mazda Mazda6 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 19, 2010, latest Nov 17, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6
- NHTSA 13V425000Sep 24, 2013Structure & Body161,400 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Risk: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
- NHTSA 09V043000Feb 4, 2009Structure & Body29,000 vehicles
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Mazda is recalling 29,000 my 2009 mazda6. The outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching. This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door handles and if necessary repair or replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on february 13, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Structure & Body complaints by Mazda6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
- Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has the most body and structure complaints (132), compared with 132 for the 2009.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 concern the body and structure: 13V425000 and 09V043000.