2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5. That is the most of any MAZDA5 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (20 complaints, 26%), typically at around 26,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 78owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 26% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 18 | 23% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 12% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 30,330 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 2,982 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 62,505 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 25 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 54,910 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 158,914 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Risk: As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.
Risk: This condition could result in a fire.
Fix: Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There are two safety issues with this mini van. The first one is for the door handles/latches on the back sliding doors on drivers and passenger side. There was a recall for it and apparently it was fixed in 2009 but has been a problem again that is getting worse. When i try to open the door to get…
Intermittent loss of power while driving. Loss of steering capability as well. The loss is sudden and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle as steering becomes extremely difficult. This is dangerous. I almost ran off the road once and hit a median on another occasion. Its like a time…
Brake pedal spongy after abs system activated,seem like abs control unit fault pump air in brake system.it is a safety issues with a lot of mazda model.mazda had to do some before something bad,accident happens
While driving down the highway my driver side sliding door flew open with my 5 and 3 year old in the car. When i pulled over and tried to close it i could see that the latch was frozen open. I could not get it to latch again until the temperature had been warmer for half the day. It has been colder…
I was driving the vehicle, made a u turn and suddenly all lights on the dashboard went off and the vehicle started to turn on and off with no key in the ignition and caught fire. I had parked the vehicle on the side road on a city street.
Other Mazda MAZDA5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MAZDA5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 MAZDA5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 MAZDA5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDA5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 57 | 1 |
| 2009 MAZDA5 | 64 | 2 |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 | 78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA5 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.