2006 Mazda MAZDA3 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 27 complaints for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 3. While at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger seat belt restraints failed to retract. The driver, the front passenger, and the rear passenger sustained injuries to the head. The front passenger and rear passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 3. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag deflated immediately after deploying. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and chemical burns to the chest, arms, face, and eyes. The contact received medical attention. The condition of the vehicle was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
- Engine 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints