Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 386 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V782000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V631000 Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V018000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V457000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V594000 Air Bag Control Unit may Fail due to Moisture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V425000 Door Latch Mounting Screws may Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V134000 FUEL TANK PRESSURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V043000 DOOR HANDLE STUCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 123 complaints
- Suspension 76 complaints
- Air Bags 75 complaints
- Unknown or Other 57 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
Of the 386 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 386 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has numerous recalls, particularly concerning airbag inflator and control unit issues, affecting safety and reliability. A notable issue is the spider-caused fuel tank problem, and door latching defects can compromise security. These problems contribute to a below-average ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| control arm | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| door latch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light with fuel smell
- Airbag warning light
- Unlatching doors while moving
- Steering wheel noise when turning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.