2009 Mazda MAZDA6 wheels problems

Filed Sep 24, 2023 · Body, Suspension · MI

* Drivers side (worst) and passenger side rear lower control arm. Both are available for inspection upon request. * The drivers side rear lower control arm rusted through and cracked near the point where it connects to the rear subframe. The right lower control arm did not yet visibly crack (it's still on the vehicle), but it is also severely rusted. If driven and either completely separated, loss of control as well as flying debris on the road would have been nearly certain. * I cannot drive the car to a dealer or service center. The problem is visibly obvious and online owners forums anecdotally indicate the problem is widespread. * The component is available for inspection. I have shown my mechanic and intend to take to a dealer. Because there was no accident or injury, thankfully, I have no cause for engaging police or insurance. * There was no warning/indicator in the vehicle. The first symptom of trouble was severe wear on the inside of the left rear tire. The vehicle then had a four-wheel alignment and suspension components were noted to be tight and adjusted into spec at that point. Some weeks later, we heard disturbing noises from the rear as we went over even small bumps in the road. We noticed the suspicious sound during a local drive and drove gently and directly home, so cannot say how much the partial break may have affected control at that point. Upon inspection, the rusted & cracked steel of the driver's side control arm was readily visible. Other notes: The rear subframe itself shows significant flaking and rust in comparison to the rest of the vehicle's undercarriage, but at least there appears to be more substance left to the metal of the subframe. Photos & measurements available upon request.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Body, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and pulled to the right. In addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the wheel rim was tilted outwards, striking the fender well. Also, the a arm was detached and the frame was corroded. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that a new subframe would be needed. The contact called paul miller ford at (888) 776-0844 (located at 975 e new circle rd, lexington, ky 40505), but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 110,000 miles · OH

Car suddenly veered right on the highway and scraped both fenders and the mirror against a cement barricade. Steering has been unpredictable. While elevated on jack stands with both front wheels hanging, crouched facing the right passenger side tire, the tire can be gripped with the left hand on the rear facing tread and right hand on the front facing tire tread, then moved in and out with large amounts of play, wobble, and clunking noises. There is also a large amount of noise and clunking coming from the area where the streering " linkage" ( term?) connects to the hydraulic rack when the front of the car is on jackstands and the steering wheel is moved to both extremities. The hydraulic steering rack appears to flex left and right when the car is on the ground in the normal driving position and the steering wheel is moved to both extremities. The left drivers side wheel bearing is in need of replacement. While assessing that is when the extreme rusting of the front subframe was noticed, along with a huge rust hole on the right passenger side as described by others. Very close to the attachment of the lower a-arm of the same side. Car was purchased new from dealership with 1500 miles by an in household family member and has had all/nearly all of its scheduled dealership maintenance at the place or purchase up untill the beginning/middle 2017. Afterwhich I recieved the vehicle. This was all noticed on or aprox july 1st 2018 and the car hasnt been driven since.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 180,000 miles · CT

This car was bought used. After suspension inspection I found out that the front subframe is extremely rusty and immediate replacement is necessary. According to the body condition there were no any incidents which may affected the subframe condition. Further driving with this is dangerous.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Body, Steering · 131,000 miles · ME

In august 6th, 2018, I was driving back from work with my 4y old son in quebec city at 50 km/h. When I want to stop at the red-light I sensed a significant loss of steering control to the right and I was completely shocked because I was just about to hit a cyclist. And my son was frustrated too. Luckily nothing bad happened. But from there I wasn't able to drive correctly, I held the steering wheel to 60 degrees to the left while going at 25 km/h to be able to drive straight and get back to my home. The following day I drove my car to the nearest garage, and to my surprise, the guy told me that the subframe at the right near to the wheel is completely corroded and the steering rack was separated from its mounts causing the steering loss. The garage owner told that he called mazda to ask for a new subframe for me, but they told him that they don't have it in stock and they have already 5 more people with the same problem waiting for that. Knowing that I do rust check and treatment before every winter. I am very thankful to god that nothing bad happened while I was traveling with my family during our holidays. Mazda should recognize this as a serious and very dangerous defect since it is happening for a lot of people.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · IL

I bought a used car with 2 dashboard light tmps & engine the dealer give me extra warranty but never been repair furthermore I find out by myself a recall for the outer door handles after the door open while I driving in the express way this happened to my youngest daughter; and in other 2 incidents the car do not respond with the appropriate speed causing me a big chance of accident afterwards it is happened again so due to other several mechanic problems and for security I have to decided to return the car now I have no money no car and a big problem I am having hardly time tried to summit my concerns because I think the dealers are responsible for sale security cars before the sale but apparently the laws are in the dealers side as a consumer I hope maybe some one can see how this irresponsible dealers play with the consumers safety. I pay over $3,000 in repairs by my self and I have been around 90 days with out car and all this problems in a period of time of 26 months plus my payments to the dealer that was $460,00 a month this issue start on 12-6-13 to 02-26-16 after the car need a new repair at cost of $3,000 so in the reality this company was negligent when they fail to properly repair the car since the beginning they just pretend to fixed but wasn't . I want to thank you for your time.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Wheels · 68,900 miles · VA

2 valve stems from the TPMS sensors are leaking air. That provoked an instant loss of total air pressure in the tires !!!! This is extremely dangerous if it happens on the interstate at high speeds. It seems mazda has a service bulletin sb-02-001-12 but not a recall at this time (march 4 2015) from 4 TPMS sensors on the 2009 mazda 6, two (2) of them failed one day after another. Both sensors failed at the valve stem. Had to replace all 4 sensors due to being afraid this sudden loss of air pressure could happened at 60 miles/h on the interstate. The manufacturer of the TPMS sensors is continental and they already have a different part # for the sensor (continental vdi redi-sensor se10001hp-az). Also mazda has a different part # for the new sensors: bbm2-37-140b. I was surprised how mazda didn't issue a recall by now. I've seen plenty of other people complaining about this on online forums or websites specialized in car issues.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Wheels · 76,080 miles · MO

During normal use, valve stem broke halfway down the stem which required replacement of the valve stem and tire pressure sensor on that one wheel.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Wheels · 53,000 miles · MI

Driving on I-94 west,near ann arbor, mi. Felt vibration, then left rear tire blew. Managed to pull to the shoulder and changed tire. Inspected damaged tire and noticed valve stem and sensor were missing. The next day checked the other tires for proper inflation and when I tried to remove the valve cap from the right rear tire,it blew off with the core stem and the tire went flat. Had both tires repaired,new sensors and tire. I had new tires installed on 1-11-14 and two sensors were changed at that time. So three out of the four sensors failed with one blown tire .

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Wheels · 110 miles · MD

I understand that the car isn't under warranty anymore; however, how was I supposed to know that my rim would crack as I'm driving. Like I said a million times to so many people, I did not hit a curb, or a bump for the rim to crack. I have one rim issue and all the others are just fine. This is my rim story from the beginning to the end... In the week of august 15th-21st, 2010, the tire pressure warning light came on all of a sudden. I got nervous and I noticed my front-right tire was somewhat low. I went to pep boys to have air put into the tire. A few days later, the light appeared again and I went to another pep boys to have air put into the tire. The warning light disappeared after it was worked on. Then the warning light appeared again after a couple of days and I went back to pep boys to have the front-right tire checked again. The young man said to me, "miss, there is a crack inside of your front-right rim." I made an appointment to another dealer who repairs rims and repair my rim. Everything was fine after the rim was repaired. Then I received a letter from mazda corporation about recalls. I had those done and the dealer said, "I need to get my tires checked again." I left the dealer and went to firestone and they repaired the cracked rim (2nd time). On january 11, 2014, my aunt and I returned from food shopping around 3pm. I parked the car at my aunt's house to unpack the food from the trunk. My aunt, cousin and I were getting some of the food out of the car, when all three of us heard air (whoooooosh) being blown out of a tire for about 20 seconds. We all stood still and looked to see which car the air was coming from. Then my cousin look at my car said, "[xxx], do you know you have a flat?" I just could not believe this was happening again! When I saw the tire flat as a pancake and the rim touching the ground, I was shocked and upset. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).