We have classified the 3 complaints from 2007 Mazda Mazda6 about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Mazda 2007 mazda 6 with severe corrosion to engine subframe posing a very serious safety concern if breaks while driving. current mazda 6 in question had less than 100k miles and was spotted by an oil change technician. i've asked a couple mechanics and was informed the car would be a possible death trap to myself or others if not fixed quickly. all parties are amazed at amount of corrosion, internet searches suggest this is a very common problem and already a recall in place for other year mazda 6's.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 6. while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel fractured and caused the ball joint, the control arm, and the axle to fracture. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who repaired the ball joints, the control arm, and axle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
2007 mazda6 with "noise" in the front end, many people with same problem reporting online. the noise, a clunking, has been there since the car was new, but at 45k it became worse, where one could hear it constantly upon turning the wheel/braking. like front end was falling off. now the dealer says it is the rotating arms in the front and that it is not dangerous to drive it this way with the constant groaning while one turns the wheel. also, online folks said they had thicker grease put into the steering column (which was extremely loose all the time). the dealer did put the grease in and now the steering is a little stiffer and better, but the noise in the front end continues. what began with a new car having a small "clunk" with the turn of the steering wheel, has become a full blown issue. people online all have repeated my exact complaint on this car. we all wonder, "is it really safe" to drive? warranties are of course gone, though power train warranty still in effect, (car not yet three years old, but exceeding mileage for warranty ) mazda will not honor their power train warranty, even though' the rotating arms are connected to it. as with most people complaining online, mazda replaced my brakes --i paid out 800 today and 250 for a rental car. certainly, based on all of us consumers having the exact same complaint, something should be done to reel in mazda to do what is right with these cars. (see online blogs for investigation). thank you. *tr
I have had my mazda 6 for 2 years. two days ago, it got very cold, and when i drove the next day, i heard this squeaky noise from the steering column and from the suspension when turning. not sure what problem is, but it seemed that once the engine was warm the squeaking was gone. i did check the power steering fluid, and it was low, so power steering fluid was added. also added brake fluid due to it was also low. i heard problem slightly the day after a little. hopefully the power steering fluid will solve the problem. if it persists, i will call the dealership. please advise if there has been any other complaints on this. my car currently has over 50,000 miles, and this is the first sounds i have heard. *tr