NHTSA Complaint #11128648 — 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11128648
Vehicle	2009 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 9, 2018
Date Filed	September 11, 2018
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. WE THOUGHT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT NUT 2 DAYS LATER THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. THIS WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP TO DISCOVER THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED INTO TWO. $1700 MINIMUM TO REPAIR WITH A USED PART.

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