2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 11/01/2026

21Structure:body complaints

15.6%Of all 135 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION48 · 35.6%

AIR BAGS28 · 20.7%

Unspecified / other22 · 16.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 15.6%

STEERING16 · 11.9%

Share of the 135 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 overview page.

What owners report

“The rear cross member/subframe is completely rusted in two and the rear lower forward control arm is detached from cross member/subframe on both sides. There…”NHTSA complaint 11570675 — filed 02/07/2024

“I purchased a used vehicle in NH from a private seller "as is", repaired tires and brakes, passed MA state inspection and dropped the car…”NHTSA complaint 11533800 — filed 07/22/2023

“Corrosion on the rear subframe as a result of salt on roadways used to clear snow”NHTSA complaint 11456434 — filed 03/12/2022

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

Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6: 21 of 135 complaints on file (15.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY 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 11/01/2026.