2006 Mazda Mazda5 Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5.
Complaints
103
Crashes
6
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:62,303 mi
#212 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:32,862 mi
#39 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:91,444 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | 62,303 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 32,862 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 91,444 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 57,370 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,303
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,862
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,444
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,370
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Mazda Mazda5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Mazda Mazda5 has 103 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (16 complaints, avg 62,303 mi); Suspension Failures (12 complaints, avg 32,862 mi); Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 91,444 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,549 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 include 6 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (tire defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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