2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

47Suspension complaints

35.1%Of all 134 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION47 · 35.1%

AIR BAGS28 · 20.9%

Unspecified / other22 · 16.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 15.7%

STEERING15 · 11.2%

Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 overview page.

What owners report

“Front and rear subframe rust leading to gaping holes, outside of normal wear and tear.”NHTSA complaint 11649538 — filed 03/20/2025

“The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine service, the vehicle was diagnosed…”NHTSA complaint 11627207 — filed 11/25/2024

“The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an abnormal snapping sound coming from the rear passengerâs…”NHTSA complaint 11617312 — filed 09/30/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6: 47 of 134 complaints on file (35.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 have in total?

134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.