2009 Mazda Mazda6 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6.

20082010
Complaints
526
Crashes
9
Fires
6
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#179 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:105,505 mi
Crash-related:1
#273 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:73,830 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#373 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:124,399 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6.

Body Structure
79
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
105,505
Airbags
73
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,830
Suspension Failures
73
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
124,399
Steering Defects
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
147,793
Structural Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,046
Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
75,931
Headlight/Taillight Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,201
Wheel Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,048
Wipers & Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,550
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
122,700
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,400
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
84,990
Latches / Locks
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,667
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
301,167
Tires:Valve
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,514
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
125,436
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,447
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Mazda Mazda6

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~730,379 vehicles.

19V782000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~69,879 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

18V631000Structure · Suspension:front:control Arm
~50,176 affected

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.

18V018000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~70,227 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

17V457000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~79,402 affected

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

17V429000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~205,377 affected

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

16V594000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Airbags
~41,918 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.

13V425000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~161,400 affected

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.

11V134000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~52,000 affected

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010. A CERTAIN TYPE OF SPIDER MAY WEAVE A WEB IN THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VENT LINE AND THIS MAY CAUSE A RESTRICTION IN THE LINE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY NEGATIVE WHEN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WORKS TO PURGE THE VAPORS FROM THE CANISTER.

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has 526 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 79 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (79 complaints, avg 105,505 mi); Airbags (73 complaints, avg 73,830 mi); Suspension Failures (73 complaints, avg 124,399 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,777 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 include 9 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 730,379 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Mazda Mazda6?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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