2006 Mazda MAZDA3 drivetrain & axles problems
16 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2006 mazda 3 warranty issues. Consumer states that the dealership refused to honor the vehicle warranty. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving on the highway with the cruise control engaged. The consumer had the vehicle towed the dealership. Later that day, the dealership informed the consumer that the clutch had blown and they suspected driver abuse based on the tread wear of the tires. The consumer was told a new clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing and flywheel were needed.
The engine was cold. I entered the car, started the engine, shifted into reverse and the engine accelerated uncontrollably, screaming. I could not stop the car with full braking and shut off engine. I restarted and it worked normally. This also happen about a year ago and the dealer could find nothing wrong. Help!!!!
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
- Engine 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints