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
TIRES
Avg mileage:62,303 mi
#212 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:32,862 mi
#39 complaints
STEERING
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 16 | — | — | 62,303 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | — | — | 32,862 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 91,444 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 5 | — | — | 57,370 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | 1 | 62,003 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 73,253 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 51,667 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 58,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 2,982 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | 1 | 62,505 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 108,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 132,262 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | 1 | 30,097 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 25 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 30,302 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 1 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | 1 | — | 13,600 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 54,910 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | 1 | — | 5,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
TIRES
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,303
SUSPENSION
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,862
STEERING
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
51,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,253
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,667
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,667
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,982
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,505
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,262
PARKING BRAKE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,500
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,097
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,302
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,600
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,910
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,500
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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