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#BS-2006-MAZMAZ-3756

2006 Mazda Mazda5

Based on reports from 103 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
103
Crashes
6
Fires
4
Recalls
3
TSBs
196
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 103 complaints, 6 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

severe squeaks from underneath vehicle

4 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

engine blew

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

premature tire wear

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

18 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

31
0–30K
15
30–60K
14
60–90K
5
90–120K
8
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (31 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (18 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires18 (17%)
Suspension12 (12%)
Steering9 (9%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Suspension:rear5 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System4 (4%)
Structure:body4 (4%)
Engine4 (4%)

2006 Mazda Mazda5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

05V412000Oct 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.

06V463000Dec 2006

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

09E011000Apr 2009

EQUIPMENT

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Mazda Mazda5 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is suspension.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 103 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2006 Mazda Mazda5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 is related to the wheels & tires, with 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
The 2006 Mazda Mazda5 has 103 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Mazda5 problems start?
Based on 77 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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