2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 20.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of tires at 17.5%.
Complaints103
Crashes6
Fires4
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 20.4% · 21
Tires 17.5% · 18
Engine and engine cooling 9.7% · 10
Steering 9.7% · 10
Structure 5.8% · 6
Latches/locks/linkages 4.9% · 5
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.9% · 4
Electrical system 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filing volume has held steady, 13 in the last three years against 13 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 5. The contact stated that they had to take the vehicle to dealer five times to have the control arms replaced on the vehicle. The dealer has been unable to permanently repair the failure. The contact was concerned with the possibility of having a crash due to the failure. The failure mileage was 24,528 and the current mileage was 50,000. Suspension · reported at 24,528 miles
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 126,481. Suspension · reported at 126,481 miles
Squeaky noise from front and rear suspension on Mazda5 2006. It made you feel that the whole front end or rear parts ready to fell off the car. Mazda dealer has replaced front and rear busing rubbers but problem came back after 2 years. Also, the car hesitate and sudden jump when gassing, it happens in the morning. Suspension · reported at 45,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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