NHTSA Complaint #11128591 — 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11128591
Vehicle	2009 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 10, 2018
Date Filed	September 10, 2018
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

INSPECTION AGENCY FOUND THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS CORRODED TO THE POINT OF NEAR FAILURE. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT USING A USED CHASSIS WILL COST OVER $1500. I HAVE LIVED IN NEW JERSEY/PENNSYLVANIA FOR ALL BUT 8 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 2009. FROM READING ABOUT OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE, IT SEEMS THE ENGINE CRADLES WERE NOT MADE TO HANDLE THOSE WINTER CONDITIONS. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL GENERATE A RECALL SINCE IT SEEMS LIKE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE MY FRONT AXLE REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR A RUSTING ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE SAME MATERIAL CORROSION.

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