Frame Rust problems of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6

The vehicle started to produce tire screeching under normal driving conditions and appeared to be out of alignment with the steering wheel to the left while driving straight. Within a few miles, it became difficult to control, and then the dynamic stability control off and traction loss lights came on. Upon inspection at an auto repair shop, the right front side of the frame had severely rusted. I was advised that it was unsafe to drive. There was no other rust or damage on the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and the entire vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was driven to Mazda mall of georgia (3546 GA-20, buford, GA 30519, (678) 394-3085) where it was diagnosed that a new frame needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 89,914.

The rear subframe has excessive rust and mechanic reported it would not pass yearly inspection unless replaced. Front subframe had the same problem in 2019 and was replaced through Mazda recall. Mechanic reports the rear subframe has the same exact nature of rust.

Front suspension subframe is completely rusted disabling the vehicle and making it unsafe for operation. Complete subframe will need to be replaced due to the severity of rust and corrosion before vehicle can be operational again.

While driving on the highway at about 55 mph I heard a loud noice and the car suddenly started to swerve, the steering became difficult. I was able to slow down and pull off the highway and to a parking lot. During the ride at a much slower speed around 20-25 very loud noises came from the right front of the car especially,when the the wheel was turned. The vehicle is not drivable and had to be towed. The sub frame rusted out and the lower control arm pushed the right front tire into the back of the wheel well.