YearToAvoid

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 25% of all 386 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
97
25% of 386
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Mazda Mazda6 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2009, latest Jul 16, 2026.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter162009 Q42012 Q42014 Q42017 Q32019 Q32022 Q22024 Q22026 Q2
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (16).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

  1. NHTSA 18V631000Sep 14, 2018Suspension, Wheels & Tires50,176 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.

    Risk: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda6 model year

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

  1. 20058 (5%)
  2. 200611 (6%)
  3. 20076 (4%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 200997 (25%)
  6. 201051 (23%)
  7. 201151 (38%)
  8. 20129 (9%)
  9. 20135 (22%)
  10. 201413 (9%)
  11. 201510 (17%)
  12. 201611 (14%)
  13. 20172 (3%)
  14. 20184 (7%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has the most suspension complaints (97), compared with 97 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 concerns the suspension: 18V631000.

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.