2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The mat bracket came loose while driving in 2008. The mat crumbled up in the middle. It could have gotten stuck under the gas pedal or break pedal. Mazda agreed to fix the bracket. However, they did not replace the mat. To this day the mat still crumbles. I asked Mazda to replace the mat, but they said its normal wear and tear. They agreed it was a safety issue and said I should replace it immediately. They will not replace this under warranty and insist its my fault that the mat would crumble.”
NHTSA complaint #10481439, filed 2012-10, 20,000 miles“Mazda continues to ignore my complaint and admits my car is a safety issue. They will not replace my mat after the bracket broke off due to a warranty issue. They fixed the bracket but did not fix the mat. Ever since then, it gets crumpled and sticks to the break and pedal. Its getting worse over time. Last night I was with my wife at a drive through. All of the sudden the car accelerated. I immediately pulled the parking brake, threw it in park, and turned off the car. We almost hit the car in front of us. I then tried to figure out what happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549481, filed 2013-10, 100,000 miles“First the air conditioner flickers on and off on settings 1, 2 and 3. So it is constantly switching off. Second the cd player will not accept or play cds, it just says check disc and ejects the disc. The clock changes time occasionally too.”
NHTSA complaint #10344213, filed 2010-07Related service bulletins
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- 10198689Jun 9, 2021Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer…
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- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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