2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2006 Mazda MX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mazda MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 365 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 830 | 169 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Mazda MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 59 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 49 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 2 |
| Steering | 44 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 1 |
| Power Train | 33 | 3 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
2006 Mazda MX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.