2006 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Mazda Mx-5.
Complaints
36
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:30,667 mi
#23 complaints
STRUCTURE
Avg mileage:16,250 mi
#33 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:43,542 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 30,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 16,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 43,542 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 51,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 2 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 17,950 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 2,900 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 100,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 9,550 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 4,575 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 16 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
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