2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems
The Mazda Premacy (Japanese: マツダ・プレマシー, Hepburn: Matsuda Puremashī) is a passenger minivan that was built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda from 1999 to 2018.
The first generation Premacy was built in Japan and exported to Europe and Asia. A rebadged version was sold by Ford in a few Asian markets (including Japan) as the Ford Ixion or Ixion MAV.
The second generation onward is sold outside Japan as the Mazda5. Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan, which assembles Mazda5 for the local market, adapted a re-badged version as the Ford i-Max from 2007 until 2011.
The first generation Premacy was a two- or three-row, five- or seven-passenger vehicle, while the second generation adds a third row of seats for up to six passengers in American form, and seven passengers outside the United States. Both generations feature near-flat floors, folding or removable second row, and fold-flat rear seats.
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Common 2006 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Mazda Mazda5 2006, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Problems: The Mazda5 2006 has been reported to have transmission issues, including solenoid electric socket failure on automatic transmissions, which can lead to the gearbox switching into safety operation mode. Owners have noted that the safety mode can be resolved by disconnecting the car battery's negative electrode pole for five minutes. Additionally, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and ATF filters should be changed every 100,000 to 120,000 kilometers, while oil changes in manual gearboxes should be done every 80,000 to 100,000 kilometers .
- Air Conditioning Troubles: Another common problem with the Mazda5 is air conditioning issues. Owners have reported difficulties with the air conditioning system, which can impact the comfort of the vehicle, especially during hot weather conditions.
- Chassis Noise: Chassis noise has been highlighted as a common problem with the Mazda5. Owners have experienced noise coming from the chassis of the vehicle, which can be disruptive and affect the overall driving experience.
These common problems reported by owners of the Mazda Mazda5 2006 highlight the importance of thorough research and inspection when considering the purchase of this particular model year. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues can help mitigate potential problems and ensure a smoother ownership experience.
What is the most common problem with Mazda 5?
The Mazda 5 is not perfect, and its most common problems include a slipping clutch, air conditioning issues, and noise from the chassis.
Is A Mazda 5 a reliable Car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Mazda 5, compared to an average of 11% for compact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
How many miles can you get out of a Mazda 5?
between 200,000 and 250,000 miles
A Mazda vehicle can last a long time. Mazda vehicles are known for lasting over a decade and between 200,000 and 250,000 miles, with some going even longer than that. The key to a long-lasting Mazda vehicle is to keep it running with proper maintenance and regular service.
Which year Mazda 5 is best?
Here are a few of the best years for the Mazda5 on today's market:
- 2010 Mazda5.
- 2011 Mazda5.
- 2013 Mazda5.
- 2014 Mazda5.
- 2015 Mazda5.
2006 Mazda Mazda5 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazda5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Tires problems
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Mazda Mazda5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Mazda Mazda5
The NHTSA has received 78 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Mazda Mazda5. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Mazda Mazda5 vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-11
- VIN: JM1CR293660
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 HAVE TO TRY TO OPEN FROM INSIDE AND SOMETIMES THAT DOES NTO ENGAGE, SO THEN I HAVE TO SLIDE THE LOCK BACK AND FORTH AND CONTINUE TO TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR UNTIL IT FINALLY OPENS. THIS OBVIOUSLY IS A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM IF WE WERE EVER TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT ETC. I CALLED MAZDA AND THEY SAID RECALL IS CLOSED AND THEY CAN NOT HELP ME UNLESS I WANT TO PAY DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF 140 AND THEN WHATEVER THE REPAIR IS ON TOP OF THAT. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THE BRAKES. THEY DO NOT WORK WELL UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS, BUT WHEN IT RAINS SOMETIMES THEY STOP WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I'VE ALMOST BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THEY SUDDNELY GO SOFT AND JUST STOP WORKING. I HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY PUMP THE BRAKES TO TRY TO GET ANY TRACTION AND THEN STOP DRIVING UNTIL THEY DRY OUT. WE'VE HAD THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED AND MECHANICS SAY NOTHING IS WRONG, BUT OBVIOUSLY THIS IS JUST A BAD DESIGN AND SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. WE CAN'T AFFORD A NEW CAR BUT DON'T' FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR, NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-08
- VIN: JM1CR293960
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 STEER THE CAR. DASH LIGHTS ALL LIGHT UP AS WELL AND SOMETIMES POWER IS RESTORED BUT THE ABILITY TO STEER THE CAR IS NOT. CAR IS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL YET STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ISSUE AND MAZDA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES NEED TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST AS THERE ARE MORE VEHICLES AFFECTED OUTSIDE OF THE VIN'S INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE. ACCORDING TO MAZDA, THEY COMPLY WITH NHTSA WHEN ISSUING RECALLS, MORE VEHICLES NEED TO BE INCLUDED AS THERE IS A MULTITUDE OF MAZDA 5 OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL VEHICLES.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-14
- VIN: JM1CR29L460
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-12
- VIN: JM1CR293460
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1CR193060
- Components: SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-03
- VIN: JM1CR29L760
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 126,481.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-15
- VIN: JM1CR29L260
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 INOPERATIVE, THEREFORE, MAY CAUSE A TRAGIC ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JM1CR293960
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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 CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE SUN ROOF THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,914.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1CR29L660
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1CR293460
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-22
- VIN: JM1CR293X60
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WE'VE OWNED OUR MAZDA 5 2006 SINCE 2009. THERE WERE 22,000 MILES ON THE CAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. IN 2016, IT HAS 138,000 MILES. DURING OUR OWNERSHIP, WE HAVE PURCHASED 2 NEW TIRES AT 60,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 73,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 82,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 104,000, 1 TIRE AT 107,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 116,000, AND 1 NEW TIRE AT 124,000. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT ROTATING AND BALANCING THE TIRES EVERY 5-6,000 MILES. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS, DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. WE REPLACED THE FRONT STRUTS AND REAR SHOCKS AT 126,000 MILES IN HOPES OF CORRECTING UNEVEN WEAR (DONE BY THE MAZDA DEALER). WE WERE JUST NOTIFIED TODAY THAT ONE TIRE HAS AGAIN WORN UNEVENLY (ON THE INSIDE, AS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE ISSUE...) WE ARE CAREFUL DRIVERS AND OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER HAD (NOT HEARD OF) A CAR WITH THESE KINDS OF UNEVEN TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS. MOST MILES HAVE BEEN ADDED IN THE CITY, BUT WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL LONG-DISTANCE VACATIONS. WE HAVE ALL OF THE DOCUMENTATION BUT DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO UPLOAD AT THIS MOMENT. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT THE DOCUMENTS.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-12
- VIN: JM1CR29L260
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE MAZDA PART USED IN 2006 IS EXACTLY THE SAME PART USED IN 2007-2009 WHICH HAVE A NHTSA RECALL, SO WHY ISN'T THE 2006 COVERED? IT'S THE SAME PART WITH THE SAME INHERENT DEFECT. OUR POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED WITH LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE FAULT CAUSES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE PUMP STOPS WORKING MAKING THE STEERING VERY HEAVY, IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING, AT A LIGHT, OR STATIONARY. THE PUMP IS ELECTRICAL SO SOMETIMES TURNING OFF THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK ON "RESETS" THE SYSTEM AND IT WILL WORK FOR A LITTLE WHILE BEFORE FAILING AGAIN.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-22
- VIN: JM1CR293560
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE LATCH WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V463000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-26
- VIN: JM1CR293560
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE STILL RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-10
- VIN: JM1CR293360
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS SEIZED AND FRACTURED WHILE THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-22
- VIN: 1YVFP80C665
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THROW A ROD. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-16
- VIN: JM1CR293260
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AFTER THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,224.
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-03
- Components: STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,CHILD SEAT
- Summary: I OWN A 2006 MAZDA5 AND THE SEATBELT BASE CONNECTOR FELL APART, LITERALLY COLLAPSED AND ALL THE PIECES OF HARD PLASTIC CAME OFF LEAVING AN UNLATCHABLE METAL PLATE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE THING BECAUSE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MY SINGLE MOM FIXED BUDGET OF 3 KIDS AND NO WORK BECAUSE I ATTEND SCHOOL FULL TIME. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-23
- VIN: JM1CR293260
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST FLOW MAZDA OF FAYETTEVILLE NC BECAUSE OF THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FAILING TO PROVIDE DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION AND/OR TIRE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY INFORMATION AT TIME OF PURCHASE OF 3 TIRES ON 23 FEB 2013 1420 EST. AS A RESULT I JUST FOUND OUT YESTERDAY JULY 31, 2014 AFTER 0920 HRS. EST THAT DUE TO NOT FOLLOWING "OWNERS OBLIGATIONS" IT WAS MY FAULT FOR A REALLY VAGUE TERM - "LACK OF MAINTENANCE". I ALSO ATTEMPTED TO FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT WITH [XXX] OF FLOW MAZDA UNFORTUNATELY HE DID NOT WRITE ANYTHING DOWN AND HE TOLD ME IT WILL BE STORED IN HIS HEAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-23
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE RIGHT HINGE OF THE REAR HATCH. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *TR
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-02
- VIN: JM1CR293460
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: UPDATE - TIRE WEAR/SUSPENSION. I CONTACTED MAZDA USA VIA E-MAIL ON 5/31/13. I RECEIVED A RESPONSE CONCERNING THIS MATTER AND WAS GIVEN A CANNED RESPONSE BUT IT WAS BASICALLY "SORRY FOR YOUR LUCK" YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO SEE WHAT STEPS "YOU" CAN TAKE TO ENSURE A BETTER LIFE FOR YOUR VEHICLE AND TO TRY TO AVOID SUCH COSTLY REPAIRS. THERE WAS NO OFFER TO ASSIST. I CALLED THE REP AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD THE SAME THING. I ASKED HOW MANY REPORTS OF THE ALIGNMENT/TIRE WEAR ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO THEM AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION. I'VE RE-CHECKED NHTSA'S WEB PAGE AND NOTED THESE ISSUES FROM 2006 TO 2011 MODELS ARE HEAVILY DOCUMENTED. PAGES AND PAGES OF THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS. WITH THE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR OF MAZDA 5 VEHICLES HAPPENING TO THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRES, A REGULAR DRIVER CAN NOT SEE, THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD, WHILE THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS PRACTICALLY BALD. THIS CAUSES POTENTIAL BLOW OUTS, AND DRIVING HAZARDS - BOTH MY BLOW OUTS - INNER WALL WEAR! PLEASE HELP ASAP! *TR
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-01
- VIN: JM1CR293460
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: PURCHASED 06 MAZDA 5 TOURING IN 8/2007 - HAD FIRST PROBLEM WITH TIRES - HAD BLOW OUT ON HIGHWAY - PULLED OFF ROAD - HUSBAND CAME AND NOTED THE INNER WALL OF TIRE WAS WORN BADLY AND BLEW - ON OUTSIDE TIRES APPEAL FINE BUT WAS TOLD ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO WEAR ON INNER WALLS. REPLACED - 1.5 YEARS LATER - SAME INNER WALL WEAR ISSUES - REPLACED TIRES. 1 YEAR LATER - REPLACE FRONT STRUTS - 6 MONTHS LATER - REPLACED FRONT TWO TIRES DUE TO INNER WALL WEAR. 1 YEAR LATER REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES DUE TO INNER WALL WEAR - TOLD TODAY THAT I WILL NEED NEW TIRES ONCE AGAIN.... SAME ISSUE, INNER WALL WEAR - ALSO TOLD I WILL NEED NEW FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION. PER MULTIPLE SITES, THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE AND CREATES SAFETY RISKS.... NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSES BY MAZDA ASAP! *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-07
- VIN: JM1CR293160
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 2006 MAZDA 5 STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK 4 TIMES IN LAST 2 MONTHS FOR FRACTION OF SECONDS WHILE MAKING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURN DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH (ONE TIME AT AFTER I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN). THE STEERING WHEEL GOT SO HARD I COULD NOT TURN IT AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN I WAS ABLE TO TURN. TOOK IT TO DEALER BUT THEY SAID THEIR DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-01
- VIN: JM1CR29L560
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED 1 YEAR/12,000 MILES AFTER BEING INSTALLED. SERVICE WAS DONE BY THE DEALER. CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE INSIDE TREAD REQUIRING NEAR ONE YEAR OLD TIRES TO BE REPLACED TO PASS INSPECTION.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-07
- VIN: JM1CR293460
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING WENT OUT DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH DOWNHILL. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND FAULT. DRIVING UP A WINDING CAYON ROAD, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, CAUSING ONE TO USE FORCE TO TURN VEHICLE. NO RECALLS ON THE 2006 MAZDA5, HOWEVER RECALLS ON THE 2007. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY MAZDA YET THEY DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL. NO WARRANTY DUE TO BEING OVER 50K MILES. *TR
2006 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5.
- Manufacturer: THULE, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
- Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- 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.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- 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.
Negative 2006 Mazda Mazda5 car reviews
Positive 2006 Mazda Mazda5 car reviews
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We purchased this car because we had our third child on the way and it has been terrific! The seating configuration is very flexible and works well. We even took one long trip across the country with the car and it was great. The girls loved it. Although the storage space decreases with the third row of seats up, the small size outside and the large size inside is perfect for us right now. We might have a bit of a challenge fitting everything in on our next trip, but we're excited to make it work!
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The Mazda5 is an exceptional vehicle that offers many standard features and is also one of the cheapest cars to insure. Consumer Reports has identified it as the most overlooked vehicle in the industry, and for good reason. In fact, when you consider the price and projected cost of ownership, the Mazda5 is an excellent value. It ranks #5 for the lowest cost of ownership, just behind the Kia Spectra, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent, and Pontiac G3. While the Kia Rondo is a great car, it simply can't compare to the Mazda5.
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We bought this car two years ago because it was the only one of its kind available in the country. It's smaller than a minivan, but has great space efficiency and a manual transmission. The pros are that it has great space efficiency, a smooth shifting manual transmission, a unique exterior, loads of headroom, and better gas mileage than a minivan. The only cons are that the AC could be stronger and the engine strains a bit. Contrary to reports elsewhere, you will NOT get higher than 31 or 32 mpg even under ideal conditions. We average about 28 mpg. The original tires wore out way too quickly (about 20,000 miles).
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At first, we were unsure about getting a 4-cylinder minivan, but we were pleasantly surprised by the power and performance of the 5. My wife was looking for a six or seven-passenger vehicle that was not a behemoth SUV, and this minivan has everything she wanted and more, including a moonroof, 6-CD changer, and airbags, all for under $20k.
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We replaced our Protege5 with this car and it's been amazing. It's much better than any of the minivans out there and we didn't want the poor gas mileage of an SUV. Plus, it looks really cool next to our RX-8, both in black, which is the only way we like it. As they say, once you go black, you never go back!
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Gregorio Hermann 2025-01-04
This car may not be the best fit for Canadian winters. I've noticed that after 15 minutes of idling with the defrost on, the interior of the windows need to be scraped. Additionally, in extremely cold weather, the door latches tend to freeze. It's possible that this car was not tested for performance in Canada during the winter. While I'm not completely satisfied with the car, I've decided to sell it soon. I'd rather take a loss on a car that isn't meeting my needs than continue to experience these issues.
Kenyon Becker 2024-09-20
Hi there! I think this vehicle is a great option for young families. While the third row seats are more suitable for kids, they can definitely come in handy for short drives. The car is very easy to drive, but the seats are quite firm (Mazda calls them 'sport seats' - you can decide for yourself!). Unfortunately, my driver's seat has developed a few squeaks which can be a bit annoying. In terms of fuel efficiency, I get around 24-25 miles per gallon with a mix of city and highway driving, which I think could be better for a 2.3L 4 cylinder with an automatic transmission. Maybe a bigger engine or 5-speed automatic transmission would help? Overall, I think this vehicle is a great choice, and it's a shame that Mazda hasn't advertised it more - it could probably double sales!
Jordy Ernser 2024-09-07
I appreciate your feedback on the vehicle. It seems like there are some issues with the climate control and the key that are causing some frustration. I can understand how that would be concerning. Thank you for sharing your experience with me.
Jerod Collier 2024-04-09
This vehicle has had multiple issues, including problems with the struts, wind noise, locks, key fobs, steering column, and locking mechanisms. Despite the long list of features, it has not lived up to expectations. Even after having the struts changed three times in just 25,000 miles, the issues persist. Additionally, the dealer informed me that the car did not have an alarm after a theft occurred. These problems have been frustrating, but I am confident that they can be resolved with the right attention and expertise.
Reuben VonRueden 2024-04-02
I bought this car because it had extra seats and fair mpg compared to others with extra seating. However, I have had some issues with the tires. They were replaced at 19,000 miles, but unfortunately, they are not suitable for this car. I was told that they can't be rotated because my rims are bent, which causes steering wheel vibration. The rims get bent from potholes because the low profile tires on this car do not protect the rims. In my opinion, the tires/rims on this Mini-Van make this car a bad purchase. If regular tires were on it, it would be a pretty good car. I would advise caution before buying a 5, as it may end up costing you more money than you bargained for!