2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 7% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles. 2 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 dash is starting to crack near the driver side. Its just getting larger over time. I'm afraid it could pose a problem in the future. Mazda dealer told me its a common issue on my year, even the year after too. Seems people online talk about it all the time too. Why wont Mazda recall? Not the first issue I've had.”
NHTSA complaint #10587082, filed 2014-05, 100,000 miles“The back rear wheel wells collect so much dirt and salt it ends up rusting it out! There needs to be plastic cover for the wheel wells or better drain holes! I wash my car every week in the winter and it is still hard to prevent it! The rear strut mount takes a toll on the abuse from all the salt and dirt that collects near the top where it is screwed in! Had my strut break twice in one month! There needs to be better drain holes for the doors too!”
NHTSA complaint #10681381, filed 2015-02, 72,000 miles“I am filling this form out in response to negligence and false advertising on the part of clay cooley of dallas texas. When me and my fiance went to trade in our car the ford dealer (five star ford) ran a auto check and found that it has frame damage and would not take it for less than 2000$ but we owed 14000$ so we could never get a loan on another car with that cars report. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291046, filed 2009-11, 71,000 miles“A major crack in right in the middle of the dashboard, it goes right through the temperature sensor. I would assume is due to the hot weather and the quick temperature changes we have experienced in the past year or so. Due to the crack, a slight sinking of the actual dash has started to occur, meaning , you could tell that something has cracked and the sides are sliding down. I have gone on many threads on forums that are all about that issue. 5 out of 10 people seem to have this problem. It also happens on the 2nd generation as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563800, filed 2014-02, 70,000 miles“2006 Mazda 3 alignment issue ruining new tires. Now Mazda claims I need a $900 front alignment repair, but can't explain why????? I've gone through 2 sets of tires in 50,000 miles???”
NHTSA complaint #10254331, filed 2009-01, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007022Aug 15, 2024Some 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…
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10240496Jul 6, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10225724Oct 17, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10208567Feb 10, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10213399Feb 26, 2016Brake noise, judder and dragging diagnosis and servicing
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 13 | 10% |
| 2010 | 169 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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