MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mazda MAZDA5

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2006 Mazda MAZDA5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:34.575Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2006: 78 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 57 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016
2006: 78 complaints
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YearComplaints
200678
200761
200867
200964
201057
20111
201236
201324
201412
20158
20162

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 21%

21% of complaints: tires — 16 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180529

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051026 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: 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, 20

Campaign 05V412000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061218 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 06V463000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090417 — equipment

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODEL

Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-8

Campaign 09E011000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V412000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V463000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E011000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2010 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

● 2008 ● 2009 ● 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.