2009 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2009

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (9%)

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

79000 mi

US $200
Leaking hose from power steering pump. Replaced both in and out hoses 
30000 mi Dealer replaced front strut "tops" to cure a knocking sound when going over bumps. They indicated that Mazda had a revised part to solve an apparent problem. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

13020 mi Steering 'clunk'-greased spline. 
73160 mi

C $800
Worn out rear wheel bearing, replaced both sides. 
56080 mi

C $579
Left front wheel bearing 
58000 mi

US $275
Car had been making unusual noise going over bumps, had been in once before but unable to diagnosis. Ride w/tech & inspection confirmed end links 
71000 mi Tech confirmed steering hitch/looseness but not cause at this point. Further review required 
77000 mi Took car to 2nd mazda dealer for same steering suspension issue. Dealer advised that there is a wear spot on steering column, claims no safety issue but instead of repair suggested I move steering wheel off spot as remedy. Pursuing w/mazda. 
79140 mi

C $540
Worn wheel bearing and 4 wheel alignment. As well as factory recalls applied 
108500 mi

C $2000
changed rear shocks 
115940 mi

C $1000
Replaced both rear shock absorbers 
76000 mi

US $200
replaced tie rods - inner and outer 
91000 mi

US $50
Replaced worn front endlinks, fixed clunking noise in front 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

91000 mi Replaced wheel bearing due to TSB 
109000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing was worn and had to be replaced. 
54560 mi

C $583
Noise in left front wheel, wheel bearing. 
47000 mi

US $430
Mechanic found .004 in of runout on right front wheel hub. Replaced both wheel bearing and hub. 
27000 mi Dealership discovered worn struts. Replaced them under warranty. 
98000 mi

US $240
Front right wheel bearing was worn out and needed replacement. 
115000 mi

US $1100
Tie rod and control arms were replaced due to excess play. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Suspension Problems

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