How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda6?

NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, which is 13% of all 225 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Mazda6?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Mazda6?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 111,800 miles.

Have steering problems on the 2010 Mazda6 caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA's data for this complaint set shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Mazda6 compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2010 model year has the highest steering complaint share among Mazda6 years listed, at 13%, compared to 12% for 2011 and lower percentages in most later years.

2010 Mazda Mazda6 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, 13% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 111,800. No related recalls are listed. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in these complaints.

Steering complaints: 29; 13% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 111,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle pulling hard to one side, sometimes needing constant steering pressure to keep it going straight, even at highway speed.
Some describe the steering wheel suddenly becoming tight or very difficult to turn shortly after starting the car.
Several complaints describe the front subframe corroding or rotting out, which owners say caused loose or unpredictable steering feel.
Owners report a knocking, banging, or cracking noise from the front end when turning, sometimes followed by the wheels resisting normal steering input.
Multiple drivers noticed the steering wheel sitting at an angle while the car still tracked straight, described as feeling like driving on ice.

When 2010 Mazda Mazda6 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2012, latest Mar 21, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Mar 2025; peak Sep 2018 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Mazda6 model year

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

201029 (13%)
201116 (12%)
20124 (4%)
20131 (4%)
20149 (7%)
20153 (5%)
20166 (8%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (2%)
20191 (17%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda6?: NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, which is 13% of all 225 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Mazda6?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Mazda6?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 111,800 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2010 Mazda6 caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA's data for this complaint set shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Mazda6 compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2010 model year has the highest steering complaint share among Mazda6 years listed, at 13%, compared to 12% for 2011 and lower percentages in most later years.