2009 Mazda MAZDA6 engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle jerks at low speed when accelerate and idle when accelerate, P0766 Code shows, engine noise and gears jump, when reverse the vehicle jerks.”
filed Sep 23, 2024
“Engine overheated while driving in a straight line in traffic at low speed with temperature in the 80's. The engine block cracked as a result. The engine and the complete cooling fan assembly had to be replaced. The engine temperature had risen high on several occasions before this, while idling…”
filed Jun 2, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Engine problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 31 | 56% |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 15 | 11% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 10 | 6% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.