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2008 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2009 Mazda MAZDA6

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2008 Mazda MAZDA62009 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA complaints111386
Recall campaigns49
Service bulletins (TSBs)214252
Investigations32
Crash reports158
Fire reports23
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage65,000 mi84,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda MAZDA6Mazda MAZDA6
Air Bags7775
Structure2123
Suspension276
Steering436
Electrical System532
Wheels216
Power Train97
Exterior Lighting115

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion0133
Airbag warning light013
Stalling010
Clunking / rattling08
Steering problems06
Vibration / shaking06
Overheating05

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.