NHTSA Complaint #11398057 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11398057
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 24, 2019
Date Filed	February 26, 2021
Mileage	121,549 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUST AND MECHANIC REPORTED IT WOULD NOT PASS YEARLY INSPECTION UNLESS REPLACED. FRONT SUBFRAME HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN 2019 AND WAS REPLACED THROUGH MAZDA RECALL. MECHANIC REPORTS THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS THE SAME EXACT NATURE OF RUST.

Related Complaints for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6

Other STRUCTURE:BODY Complaints

#11713263 — January 25, 2026 — 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (fro...

#11682499 — August 22, 2025 — The front and back cross members underneath my Mazda6 have completely rusted out. There are numerous complaints abou...

#11605695 — July 31, 2024 — After getting the recall information about the front crossmember rusting out due to corrosion, I decided to check the...

#11570675 — February 7, 2024 — The rear cross member/subframe is completely rusted in two and the rear lower forward control arm is detached from cr...

#11533800 — July 22, 2023 — I purchased a used vehicle in NH from a private seller "as is", repaired tires and brakes, passed MA state inspection...

Recent Complaints for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6

#11713263 — STEERING — January 25, 2026 — 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (fro...

#11713263 — SUSPENSION — January 25, 2026 — 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (fro...

#11700788 — SUSPENSION — November 21, 2025 — When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they performed a general ove...

#11700788 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — November 21, 2025 — When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they performed a general ove...

#11695663 — SUSPENSION — October 26, 2025 — 2011 Mazda6 rear subframe rot/rust, unsafe and dangerous to drive, Same situation as the front subframe that is part ...