2010 Mazda Mazda6 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 51 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6, 23% of all complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles, and one related recall (18V631000) covers cross member/subframe corrosion on 2009-2010 models sold in certain states.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 51
- 23% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Tire pressure monitoring sensors corrode and snap off at the valve stem, causing sudden rear tire deflation while driving.
- Rear wheel bearings become loose and noisy well before owners expect wear, sometimes only a few years into ownership.
- Subframe and engine cradle sections rust through near the front suspension mounts, in some cases leaving the vehicle undrivable.
- Brake rotors warp within months of purchase, producing shaking or shuddering when braking at low speed.
- Vehicle pulls to one side or fails to track straight at highway speed despite level road conditions.
- A rear tire split suddenly at low speed shortly after the tires were checked and declared safe.
When 2010 Mazda Mazda6 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2010, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6
- 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.
- 201051 (23%)
- 201151 (38%)
- 20129 (9%)
- 20135 (22%)
- 201413 (9%)
- 201510 (17%)
- 201611 (14%)
- 20172 (3%)
- 20184 (7%)
- 20190 (0%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20210 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6?
- NHTSA lists 51 complaints in this category for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6, which is 23% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6 suspension?
- Yes. Recall 18V631000, reported in 2018, covers 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold or registered in certain states for cross member and subframe corrosion issues; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do suspension problems usually appear on the 2010 Mazda6?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tire complaints is 100,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did suspension complaints cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to this problem area for the 2010 Mazda6.
- How does the 2010 Mazda6 compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2010 and 2011 model years each have 51 suspension-related complaints, the highest counts among the years listed, while later years like 2017-2021 show far fewer.