2006 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Following a rear end collision, my 2006 mazda3 mileage dropped from ~24mpg to ~8mpg, with no torque at all from ~20MPH. Significant steering trouble, awful tire noise, and loud knocking when turning were dismissed by the local dealer as "well within specs". Requested brake caliper and alignment check, refused by the same dealer; tech performed a road test, declared the problem due to tire feathering and demonstrated 120MPH tight curve as remedy.
Motor mounts fail. There is already an existing complaint. We have had to replace three of the four motor mounts at various times starting from 1,000 miles to 76,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
- Steering 29 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints