2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. The contact stated that he was hit from the rear while at a stop by another vehicle going 25 MPH. The impact caused the driver's side seat recliner to fail. The seat went about half way back. The contact suffered minor neck injuries from the crash.this crash happened under wet conditions. Updated 03/19/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10181438, filed 2007-02, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10097967Dec 19, 2013Some vehicles may exhibit a chattering noise and the driver-side seat lift cannot be adjusted because the lock plate guide comes off the guide cam when operating the lift. If the…
- 10097842Nov 16, 2012Some customers may complain about a rattle noise in the drivers seat (a) when stopping or starting the vehicle. This rattle noise is caused by a gap between the seat frame and…
- 10060862Nov 16, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 9 | 8% |
| 2012 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2010 | 106 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology