2006 Mazda Mpv Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Mazda Mpv.

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Complaints
16
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Mazda Mpv Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mazda Mpv.

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Electronic Stability Control
1
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
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Fuel System
1
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Automatic Transmission
1
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
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1
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Body Structure
1
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1
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Tire Defects
1
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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1
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Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
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Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
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Recalls for 2006 Mazda Mpv

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~312,775 vehicles.

18V402000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~308,591 affected

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

18V404000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~4,184 affected

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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2006 Mazda Mpv — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Mazda Mpv reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Mazda Mpv has 16 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mazda Mpv?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2006 Mazda Mpv?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mazda Mpv include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 Mpv have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 312,775 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Mazda Mpv?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda Mpv reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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