2006 Mazda MAZDA5 problems & reliability
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 20 | 26% |
| Tires → | 18 | 23% |
| Steering → | 10 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 12% |
| Structure | 6 | 8% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 23 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 61 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 52,000 miles (middle 50% between 24,528 and 89,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“There are two safety issues with this mini van. The first one is for the door handles/latches on the back sliding doors on drivers and passenger side. There was a recall for it and apparently it was fixed in 2009 but has been a problem again that is getting worse. When I try to open the door to get my child out the…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jun 11, 2019
“Intermittent loss of power while driving. Loss of steering capability as well. The loss is sudden and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle as steering becomes extremely difficult. This is dangerous. I almost ran off the road once and hit a median on another occasion. Its like a time bomb, you never know…”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Feb 11, 2019
“Brake pedal spongy after abs system activated,seem like abs control unit fault pump air in brake system.it is a safety issues with a lot of mazda model.mazda had to do some before something bad,accident happens”
Service Brakes · filed Nov 15, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
197 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5. The 10 most recent:
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C…
07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create…
SA-039/25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2025
When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as soon as possible to ensure the customer leaves the dealership…
SA-036-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2025
Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement. Foreign debris on the blower motor after servicing the cabin air filter may be the cause. During the removal of…
SA-032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2025
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C…
07-004-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2025
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-058-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2024
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s…
09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop…
SA-011-24b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2024
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop…
SA-011-24a · Other · issued Jun 7, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 52,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.