no report yet
Doors: latch
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.
2006 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
18Tires
10Steering1 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling
6Structure2 crash/fire/injury
5Latches/locks/linkages
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Power train
3Seat belts
2213 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 1 |
| Tires | 18 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 22 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other MAZDA5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA5 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings
2006 Mazda5 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MAZDA5 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT…
UPDATE - TIRE WEAR/SUSPENSION. I CONTACTED MAZDA USA VIA E-MAIL ON 5/31/13. I RECEIVED A RESPONSE CONCERNING THIS MATTER AND WAS GIVEN A CANNED RESPONSE BUT IT WAS BASICALLY "SORRY FOR YOUR LUCK" YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO SEE WHAT STEPS "YOU" CAN TAKE TO ENSURE A BETTER LIFE FOR…
PURCHASED 06 MAZDA 5 TOURING IN 8/2007 - HAD FIRST PROBLEM WITH TIRES - HAD BLOW OUT ON HIGHWAY - PULLED OFF ROAD - HUSBAND CAME AND NOTED THE INNER WALL OF TIRE WAS WORN BADLY AND BLEW - ON OUTSIDE TIRES APPEAL FINE BUT WAS TOLD ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO WEAR ON INNER WALLS. REPLACED -…
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