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2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
12%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
60,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 and intermittent engine stumble on my 2006 MAZDA5. I brought the car to the Mazda dealership with the TSB 01-008/08. Dealer stated that they could not duplicate the problem so therefore would not fix the problem under warranty. I have paid the dealer out of pocket to update the PCM for my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10229994, filed 2008-06, 27,000 miles

“Squeaky noise from front and rear suspension on MAZDA5 2006. It made you feel that the whole front end or rear parts ready to fell off the car. Mazda dealer has replaced front and rear busing rubbers but problem came back after 2 years. Also, the car hesitate and sudden jump when gassing, it happens in the morning.”

NHTSA complaint #10300043, filed 2010-01, 45,000 miles

“Oil light began to flicker on maintained Mazda 5. Added 2 quarts oil. Following day engine began to rattle , jerk and stop going 65 MPH on freeway. A rod from within the motor crack and punctured the oil pan cracking the motor. A new motor is required. Was advised by insurance mechanic sent for second opinion was a manufacture defect. Mazda says is not cover by warranty because of mileage on car.”

NHTSA complaint #10303114, filed 2010-01, 83,000 miles

“1. Event leading up to failure: engine light on. Brought in to Mazda 5 for service. Engine mount appears to have broken. Believe weight of engine on temperature sensor and vibration related to engine mount resulted in breakage of temperature sensor. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, its consequences engine mounts in 2006 Mazda 5 are made of plastic and rubber engine mount that has a significantly high failure rate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10365821, filed 2010-11, 106,000 miles

“I'm driving a 2006 MAZDA5 that has been the subject of two previous recalls for engine overheating and catching fire due to exhaust and shoddy locks that do not work well under colder weather. This morning the car has smoke coming out of the engine compartment due to a faulty manufacturer AC compressor as diagnosed by sutherlin Mazda in buford ga. The smoke and heat from the engine prompted and immediate shut down of the vehicle for fear of fire as the smoke was entering the cabin. …”

NHTSA complaint #10251536, filed 2008-12, 70,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201012%
200935%
200735%
2006912%

Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5

Suspension
20 complaintsTires
18 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology