MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mazda MPV

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2006 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:43.535Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2006 12
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2006 12
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006 12

2006: 12 complaints

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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199049
199167
199262
199351
199439
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

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My vehicle has les than 84,000 miles on it and all of a sudden the check engine light came on while I was driving and a technician later told me that there is a problem in the spark plug system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-23

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Air bags

2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mazda MPV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V404000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-16

Vehicle speed control

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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I own a 2006 Mazda MPV.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-04

Also filed under Structure

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Mazda MPV. While pulling into a handicapped space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and struck the handicapped sign. The vehicle proceeded and crashed into the window of a bank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-14

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Visibility

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Tires

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2018-07-06Air bags18V402000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018.

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    2018-07-06Air bags18V404000 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...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles.

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  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V404000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mazda MPV reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda MPV have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.