Body problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6

Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver. I was in an accident because I couldn't see due to light reflecting off melted dash. Dash is so sticky that you cannot touch or it will stick to hands/ clothing. I have ruined multiple items of clothing due to this mess.

The passenger lower control arm broke while driving, and I lost control of the vehicle. I almost hit a car coming towards, but thankfully I was able to stop since I was only doing 35 mph. I don't know what would have happened if I was on the highway. The mechanic said the sub-frame was completely rotted out and it was not safe to drive the vehicle anymore. Apparently, the a/c is draining right onto the control arm area, which may or may not have affected the situation.

I have the open and dangerous recall ( # 2818i ) still pending at this time. It was hard enough just to get the dealership, in order to inspect the car for corrosion in the concerning areas. I don't feel that the car is safe to drive at this time and prefer that no one rides with me when driving it, just for the safety of others. I'm very concerned that this fix will not come soon enough and the problem keep messing up my cars alignment. Causing all sorts of problems driving it, especially at high speeds. That's when a wheel wobble starts to happen in the affected areas of the front passenger side of the car. Please help!.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v717000 (air bags) and 18v631000 (suspension, structure). The contact called sentry west Mazda at 508-281-8171 (located at 940 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA 01545) and was informed that the parts were not available. While driving approximately 20 mph, a loud noise was heard and the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was stated that the recall repairs needed to be performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18v717000 (air bags) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18v631000 (suspension, structure).

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the vehicle. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v631000 (suspension, structure). The vehicle was taken to mcdonald Mazda (10345 w colfax Ave, lakewood, CO 80215, (720) 449-9900) where the cross member was inspected, but they refused to install a side member (for reinforcement). The dealer also had not replaced the air conditioner drain hose and no rust proofing was applied to the cross member. The vehicle was not repaired due to non-compliance of the dealer and the manufacturer. The vehicle was not being driven. The approximate failure mileage was 103,981.

The car is only 8 years old and the sub frame has completely rusted out, deeming the car unfit to drive. This was only caught as I took the car in for estimate on brakes. I have 2 young children who ride in this car daily, so luckily no accident. I've noticed several complaints regarding this on the 2009 and 2010 models. Although I haven't been in accident (yet), I'm now forced to pay $2000 in repairs, or just replace the vehicle.

While performing maintenance on 2010 Mazda 6 it was observed there was extensive corrosion to the front subframe. It is very near steering and suspension components and had the frame failed while driving it likely would have resulted in lack of control of the vehicle. Picture is attached.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel started to pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger side subframe was severely corroded and flaky. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,00. The VIN was unavailable.

As I was driving down the interstate my steering wheel rotated clockwise and was at an angle and my car continued to go straight down the road. It felt as if I were driving on ice and was very hard to control the vehicle. While making a turn my front tires began to squeal. It was very hard to turn. When braking the car shook dramatically. I took it to a local auto mechanic because I thought it was possibly something with the steering. The mechanic called back and was shocked to tell me the sub frame was completely rotten and had broken. It was hard for him to believe that a car that was only 8 years old would have that much corrosion on the frame. I purchased the car brand new and have had the car for the entire 8 years with no accidents at all.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that their vehicle's dashboard was sticky and had an excessive amount of glare from sunlight. The contact stated that the glare made it difficult to see when driving. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact contacted the dealer fitzgerald Mazda of annapolis (1930 west st, annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 266-5700) who informed the contact the dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. ## #vpic# 2 - VIN corrected, error in one position; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

I was driving home from work, when I noticed that my steering was not working right. Every time I hit a bump in the road it became hard to control. To stay straight, my steering wheel had to be turn almost completely left. I figured I was just badly out of alignment. I took it to the shop to get my alignment done, and they told me the sub frame was rotted out. The car is only 8 years old and well maintained. He was not able to explain why it was rotted out, but the rest of the underneath looked good.

The frame on my vehicle specially the �cradle� on the passenger side failed while braking. Specifically the ��cradle� is rusted and split almost all the way through. The vehicle is now undrivable. It is a severe safety risk.

When performing an oil change I noticed that the subframe / engine cradle on the passenger side near the right suspension was severely rusted. The subframe is no longer structurally sound and I have parked the vehicle until a repair is completed. The vehicle is no longer safe to be on the road. The severe corrosion appears to be isolated to the right side with the rest of the subframe showing surface corrosion normally seen in an area that uses road salt such as minnesota. I believe that the cause of this failure is the air conditioning evaporator drain dripping on the subframe. As you can see in the attached pictures there is no drain hose used to divert the water from the evaporator around the frame and overboard. This moisture mixed with the road salt created a dangerous amount of corrosion on a key structural component. I am glad I noticed this before an accident occurred.

On am of 06/08/2018, I felt something give in front end - felt like a broken strut initially. Driving home at 55-60 mph that afternoon, car became noticeably difficult to control - pulling hard to the right which caused audible metallic scraping noises from inside car and required me to keep steering wheel turned left at 30-45 degrees in order to maintain straight line. Car was very difficult to turn or keep under control. Made it to family member's house near my mechanic, and made arrangements to drop car off. On 06/12/2018, mechanic called to inform me that right front subframe/engine cradle was rusted through to the point that it had cracked. He was shocked that it didn't fail catastrophically at speed on highway. Mazda dealer advised to call Mazda directly to file complaint. Mechanic could not find a used/salvaged cradle to make repairs and Mazda dealer informed him that a cradle they ordered in December 2017 had just arrived in may 2018 - quoted price to repair was roughly $1,600 parts/$1,000+ labor. Car was bought new in September 2010 and has just shy of 84,000 miles.

Air conditioner drips on to engine cradle resulting in rot.

On Wednesday, may 24th the sub-frame of this car broke while my daughter was driving it. We did not know at the time that it was the subframe. All we knew was that there was no control of the car as it was being driven. As we were leaving town the next day, we dropped it at our regular replace place. While we were out of town, they repaired the car. While we were out of town, we were in contact with the repair people. They ordered and replaced the part. In further discussion, they were surprised that an 8 year old car, that has been maintained regularly and only has 85000 miles on, had such a substantive failure. The subframe cracked while on the highway, while driving.

Nothing has happened yet. There are two recalls but no one has contacted me about them.

Door latch mounting screws gone and not allowing to engage with the latch mechanism. Door will not close shut. Door opened while vehicle in motion. Known recall no. 7013i.

Dashboard on the passenger side start having cracks plus sticky areas.

I went to check on safercar. Gov since I received a letter saying Mazda would be replacing the dash due to glare condition potential (2015) to find updated status and also for air bag. The air bag issue is still incomplete for over 7 months. By VIN look-up, I find two additional recalls for door latch and fuel tank in which I was unaware. Date on this complaint reflects first contact from Mazda. Also, 4 interior items broken, including a cracked rear-view mirror.

The dashboard on the passenger side is melting and sticky to touch. The reflection from the melting makes it difficult to see out the windshield on the passenger side. I called the dealership and had pictures taken of the problem. All they said to wait for a letter and the part is not in. It has been 7 months since I first reported it.

The dashboard is melting. The dashboard on the passenger started to look shiny. We took a clothe to wipe it off and the dashboard is sticky and actually peeled and ripped when we tried to wipe it. The conditioning is spreading and is very sticky. At certain times of day the glare from the shiney dashboard reflects off the windshield making it very difficult to see out the windshield.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the dashboard material was defective. The contact noticed that the dashboard was sticky and melted near the front passenger air bag area. The dashboard was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Dash crash pad is melting, causing a glare and poor visibility on the passenger side of the windshield. The dash is turning into a liquid and running down the dash. Also smells like it is "off gassing. ".

Passenger dashboard melting, extremely sticky, lack of parts from Mazda to replace.

Dashboard crash pad on the passenger side is melting. I live in florida and use a sun screen in my window when the vehicle is parked. Causes dash to become shiny and there is a glare when driving.

My dashboard panel on the passenger side have signs of melting, I haven't spill anything on the car. It's sticky and it have a really bad smell.

Dash board melting from heat.

This concerns the plastic safety bumper on my Mazda and plastic bumpers in general. Mine is a safety hazard and in danger of breaking off. I believe it to be a defective product. I have a Mazda6 touring plus which is ten months old, with less than 12,000 miles. My bumper began cracking two months ago. The rip went from the top of the bumper to the bottom. In time, the rip has expanded to a fourth of a bumper. I am using shipping tape to hold it in place. Shipping tape! the bumper is so brittle, it's useless as a safety bumper. I get no satisfaction from my dealer , ramsey Mazda, ramsey n. J . Or from Mazda headquarters. They tell me the crack may have occurred when I went over a pothole or safety bumper and suggest I ask my insurance company to pay $1300 for the replacement cost. I believe this should be covered by warranty. More important, bumpers of this sort should be banned. They are a safety hazard and should be replaced with a solid bumper or better quality. I have owned many cars over the years and I have never heard of a bumper ripping or flaking. Updated 07/05/11.