NHTSA Complaint #11605498 — 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11605498
Vehicle	2009 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 1, 2024
Date Filed	July 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

This 2009 Mazda 6 hit a chuck hole in the Buffalo NY area, virtually severing the connection between the rear cross member (aka cradle or sub frame) and the right rear wheel and rendering the car all but undriveable. Mechanic said the failure to sufficiently rust proof the subject parts caused severe deterioration of the rear sub frame. This is essentially the same problem that led NHTSA to issue a recall on this vehicle for the front engine cradle in 2018.

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