2006 Mazda MAZDA5 problems
The 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 has 103 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns suspension. After that come tires (17%) and engine (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 77 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 77 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 50,000 miles. For suspension specifically, the median reported mileage is about 26,000 miles (15 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Mazda MAZDA5 with enough data (73 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Vehicle -2006 mazda 3- was involved in a rear ender traffic accident. The driver's seat failed to maintain its height position causing the driver's seat to drop abruptly.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH on dry road conditions, the power steering failed without warning, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The check engine light illuminated intermittently prior to the incident. This occurred on two occasions. The first time, the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who performed a diagnostic and determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. On 08/16/06, the stabilizer bar bushings were replaced.
Squeaky noise from front and rear suspension on mazda5 2006. It made you feel that the whole front end or rear parts ready to fell off the car. Mazda dealer has replaced front and rear busing rubbers but problem came back after 2 years. Also, the car hesitate and sudden jump when gassing, it happens in the morning.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda mazda5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,224.