Subframe/mounting Bracket Problems of Mazda MAZDA6

Mazda MAZDA6 owners have reported 2 problems related to subframe/mounting bracket (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA6.

1 Subframe/mounting Bracket problem of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6

Failure Date: 07/27/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mazda mz6. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 60-65 mph, the rear subframe had detached, causing the vehicle to spin across four lanes of traffic and then crash into the median wall. The air bags were not deployed. A police report was filed that listed the cause of failure as a passenger's side rear tire blowout due to cracks along the tire. The contact's son sustained a back injury and medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear subframe had detached. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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2 Subframe/mounting Bracket problem of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6

Failure Date: 07/19/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was turned to the right inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that there were holes in the subframe bracket. The contact was advised to contact the local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that the subframe bracket was installed prior for a recall repair as a temporary fix. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would approve for the replacement of the front subframe, sway bar and arms only as part of the warranty. The failure mileage was 103,000.




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