2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 5% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,750 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.
“I have, had (2), two brand new set, of tires from firestone put on this car. I was also told only those two sets can only be put on this Mazda 3. The car keep bucking on every street and every road. Every day and evening.”
NHTSA complaint #11341336, filed 2020-07, 82,500 miles“I was on a freeway off-ramp at approximately 50 MPH, when loud grinding and crashing noises came from under the hood. The car then became difficult to steer, and would no longer propel itself. I coasted into a driveway near the bottom of the off-ramp. Upon inspection, I discovered that the transmission motor mount had broken. The engine apparently lunged forward, sheering off bolts to the other motor mounts, and landed on the suspension, severely damaging many front-end parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10775306, filed 2015-09, 150,000 miles“I have a 2006 Mazda 3 the problem starts with the at light coming up and goes in a second and the car its like jerking and stops for a second the speed goes down suddenly like I just hit the brakes hard . I took the car to Mazda dealer but because the light doas not stay they can not tell what's going. I looked at it online and I say that a lot of people complain about the same problem the Mazda have a problem with the TCM . …”
NHTSA complaint #10353990, filed 2010-09, 39,825 miles“Car continuingly shows evap DTCS including p0443 and p0446 as well as either too rich or too lean fuel mixture and and o2 sensor issue code. Both o2 sensors were replace previously. The main concern is dangerous and has already almost caused several accidents while the issue has occurred after driving from a stopped position. The issue is, when the vehicle stops at 0 MPH, the normal idling RPM speed is around 750rpm. During stops longer than a second, the car will lower the idle rpms to about 500rpm and stay until the throttle is engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010363, filed 2017-07, 113,500 miles“This vehicle has one unrepaired recall. When I tried to make an appointment with the Mazda dealer to correct it, no recall is found after giving my VIN number. Is there any other way to have them repair it?”
NHTSA complaint #11431099, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Product 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…
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This 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…
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A 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…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some 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…
- 11022727Aug 14, 2025When 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…
- 11020039Jun 19, 2025Some 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…
- 11017699Apr 25, 2025A 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…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 33% |
| 2023 | 3 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 | 26 | 24% |
| 2017 | 28 | 33% |
| 2016 | 23 | 22% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 27 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 14% |
| 2010 | 135 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology