2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (16) · Steering (8) · Suspension:rear (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
64 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (198)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-22 · SA-039/25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 enough of a curve, the concave glass can focus the sun's rays onto a small area and a
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-14 · SA-036-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 with an active sat radio.
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-19 · SA-032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 the cabin air filter, foreign debris (leaves, dust, dirt....ect.) may fall on the
Showing the 6 most recent of 198 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-11 · Unknown Or Other“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 door handle does not engage, i ha…”
2019-02-11 · Steering · 125,000 mi“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 when you will lose the ability to…”
2018-11-15 · Service Brakes · 25 mi“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…”
2018-11-13 · Structure:body · 136,000 mi“while driving down the highway my driver side sliding door flew open with my 5 and 3 year old in the car. when i pulled over and tried to close it i could see that the latch was frozen open. i could not get it to latch again until the temperature had been warmer for half the day. it has been colder that 25 degrees for the last 3 days.…”
2018-05-29 · Structure:body · 10 mi · 🔥 fire“i was driving the vehicle, made a u turn and suddenly all lights on the dashboard went off and the vehicle started to turn on and off with no key in the ignition and caught fire. i had parked the vehicle on the side road on a city street.…”
2017-08-03 · Suspension:rear · 126,481 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 5. while driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 126,48…”
2017-04-15 · Steering · 89,000 mi“the steering wheel becomes stiff while in motion and a warning yellow steering light turns on on dashboard. this has been happening for the last four years. we even had it checked with a mechanic who couldn't find the problem. after the car cools down, the steering starts working again. this is very dangerous, since while driving, the wheel becomes…”
2017-02-06 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 158,914 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 5. while driving approximately 70 mph, the sun roof shattered without impact. as a result, small pieces of glass fell on the contact. the contact sustained minor cuts to the hands that did not require medical attention. the contact managed to avoid a collision and merged to the shoulder of the road. the contact con…”
2016-10-07 · Engine · 139,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 5. while stopped in traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and caught fire. a police officer extinguished the fire. a fire report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. …”
2016-09-21 · Structure · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* 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 towed to the contact's res…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.