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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.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter162010 Q22013 Q32015 Q12017 Q12018 Q32020 Q42023 Q3
132 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2018 Q3 (16).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  1. 20057 (5%)
  2. 20068 (5%)
  3. 20077 (4%)
  4. 20083 (3%)
  5. 2009132 (34%)
  6. 201063 (28%)
  7. 201130 (22%)
  8. 201213 (13%)
  9. 20135 (22%)
  10. 20149 (7%)
  11. 20156 (10%)
  12. 201614 (18%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20201 (50%)
  17. 20210 (0%)

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.

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.