The Lemon Index2009 Mazda6.
The 2009 Mazda6 is about average by owner complaints: 29 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 94, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 20 to 24 mpg combined. The best Mazda6 year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 386 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Mazda6 year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 119K miles on the car (248 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 60K–129K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 94K–144K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 39K–105K miles
Recalls 10
- airbags 2019
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- suspension 2018
The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2017
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
- airbags 2016
The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
- latches/locks/linkages 2013
The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
- fuel system, gasoline 2011
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010.
- equipment 2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- body structure 2009
MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mazda6 told dealers about
Mazda6 sent dealers 254 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Poor a/c performance/high engine coolant temperature due to inoperative cooling fan
- Purge valve contact/hard rattle noise
- If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront subframe corrosion2018
- ClosedDoor latch failures due to loose screws2013
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Mazda6 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 94; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda6 year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2009 Mazda6 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (24%), airbags (17%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda6 have?
10 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Mazda6 get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Mazda6 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 119,500 miles. The middle report was at 80,900 miles, from 248 complaints.
Does the 2009 Mazda6 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Mazda6 cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Mazda6 have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Mazda6 year is better than the 2009?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2011 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works