NHTSA Complaint #11552178 — 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11552178
Vehicle	2009 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 27, 2023
Date Filed	October 27, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The REAR subframe has rusted out pretty much completely, but the total failure of the right rear spring mount has allowed the spring to punch through the frame, being stopped only by the top plate which has now turned sideways and is lodged between the spring and the floor pan. I understand this is a common problem with this and a few other model years, and has not been addressed by Mazda. I am hoping to help change this.

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