Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT BUILDUP
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (78)
78 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 25.6% |
| Tires | 18 | 23.1% |
| Steering | 10 | 12.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 11.5% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 7.7% |
| Structure | 6 | 7.7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 6.4% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3.8% |
| Parking brake | 3 | 3.8% |
| Power train | 3 | 3.8% |
How 2006 compares with other Mazda5 years
Best and worst Mazda5 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 78 | 2 |
| 2007 | 61 | 1 |
| 2008 | 67 | 1 |
| 2009 | 64 | 2 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 37 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2006 Mazda Mazda5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 06V463000 (latch), 05V412000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems?
Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (20), Tires (18), Steering (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2006 Mazda5 compare with other years?
Among the 2006–2015 Mazda Mazda5 model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2006 the most (78). The 2006 drew 78. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.