KnownCarProblems2006 Mazda Mazda5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, most often about the suspension (26% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Mazda5 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Suspension
20 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 5. The contact stated that they had to take the vehicle to dealer five times to have the control arms replaced on the vehicle. The dealer has been unable to permanently repair the failure. The contact was concerned with the possibility of having a crash due to the failure. The failure…
I recently noticed severe wear on the inside shoulders of both rear tires on my 2006 Mazda 5. Looking from the rear of the vehicle, the rear tires appear to lean in at the top. I believe the failure of the tires to correctly contact the road contributes to poor handling, and the severe tire wear will lead to…
Wheels and tires
20 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
I own a 2006 Mazda 5 I have had the tires balanced 4 times and the front end alignment checked, my tires had to be replaced due to excessive cupping on all four tires, I have had the tires balanced at least four times, they had just over 29,000 miles, the tire size is 205/50vr 17 (toyo). I have never had to replace…
Abnormal tire wear, cupping inside rear tires at 21,000 miles. Dealer has replaced the defective shocks at 27,000 miles. The car rarely has more than four occupants and has never been under heavy load.
Engine
11 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
I'm driving a 2006 Mazda5 that has been the subject of two previous recalls for engine overheating and catching fire due to exhaust and shoddy locks that do not work well under colder weather. This morning the car has smoke coming out of the engine compartment due to a faulty manufacturer AC compressor as diagnosed by…
Oil light began to flicker on maintained Mazda 5. Added 2 quarts oil. Following day engine began to rattle , jerk and stop going 65 MPH on freeway. A rod from within the motor crack and punctured the oil pan cracking the motor. A new motor is required. Was advised by insurance mechanic sent for second opinion was a…
Steering
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
The Mazda part used in 2006 is exactly the same part used in 2007-2009 which have a NHTSA recall, so why isn't the 2006 covered? It's the same part with the same inherent defect. Our power steering pump has failed with less than 75,000 miles on the car. The fault causes the power steering light to come on and the pump…
2006 Mazda 5 steering wheel got stuck 4 times in last 2 months for fraction of seconds while making either left or right turn driving at 10-15 MPH (one time at after I stopped at stop sign). The steering wheel got so hard I could not turn it and then all of sudden I was able to turn. Took it to dealer but they said…
Brakes
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional.
My 2006 Mazda5 with automatic transmission has 28,000 miles. The parking brake can be pulled up fully when the car is parked, yet it does not stop the vehicle from moving once put in drive. I can easily drive the car without realizing the parking brake is on. On all my other vehicles, the parking brake stops the…
The handbrake on my 2006 Mazda 5 does not stop the car from rolling backwards when it's parked on an incline. This has happened to me twice now. The first time it was parked on a small incline in a parking lot and proceeded to roll backwards and hit a curb causing considerable damage to the bumper. The second time it…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
Update - tire wear/suspension. I contacted Mazda USA via e-mail on 5/31/13. I received a response concerning this matter and was given a canned response but it was basically "sorry for your luck" you will need to take to a Mazda dealer to see what steps "you" can take to ensure a better life for your vehicle and to…
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 5. The contact stated that the plastic guard around the tire fractured and detached on the front driver side of the vehicle. As a result, the brake line was cut by the plastic and caused the driver to crash into a rock wall. The brake caliper and driver door were damaged. The vehicle was…
Doors and locks
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver side sliding door opened independently without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and after inspecting the vehicle, she discovered that the latch was fractured. The vehicle was not…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda5. The vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v463000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). Approximately two years later while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the rear drivers side door was stuck in a partially…
Transmission
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Purchased vehicle on 02/10/2006-vehicle has less than 3k miles and the transmission has to be replaced. Dealership informed me that the transmission casing did not seal correctly and that is the reason vehicle was leaking and they have to replace the whole transmission on vehicle.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Engine: exhaust system
Risk: This condition could result in a fire.
Fix: Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Mazda Mazda5
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (20 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles); wheels and tires (20 complaints, typically around 27,500 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 4, 2006 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda5?
- It is the most complained-about Mazda5 model year since 2000, with 78 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.