Worst 2006 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 27 | 1 | — | 72,919 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 25 | 10 | — | 69,124 mi | |
| ENGINE | 17 | — | 1 | 107,152 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 84,604 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 105,784 mi | |
| TIRES | 13 | 2 | — | 51,052 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | 1 | 48,308 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 1 | — | 84,563 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 1 | — | 101,971 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 94,436 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | — | 80,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 | 1 | — | 56,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 3 | — | 58,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 | — | — | 6,463 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 45,350 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 28,434 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 110,733 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 16,015 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18,250 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 39,968 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 426 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 77,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2006 Mazda Mazda3
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~260,915 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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