2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5, 13% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“2006 Mazda 5 steering wheel got stuck 4 times in last 2 months for fraction of seconds while making either left or right turn driving at 10-15 MPH (one time at after I stopped at stop sign). The steering wheel got so hard I could not turn it and then all of sudden I was able to turn. Took it to dealer but they said their diagnostic results did not find any issues and they were not able to reproduce the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10508202, filed 2013-04, 72,600 miles“The steering wheel becomes stiff while in motion and a warning yellow steering light turns on on dashboard. This has been happening for the last four years. We even had it checked with a mechanic who couldn't find the problem. After the car cools down, the steering starts working again. This is very dangerous, since while driving, the wheel becomes inoperative, therefore, may cause a tragic accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10978667, filed 2017-04, 89,000 miles“Power steering went out driving about 25 MPH downhill. Mechanic could not find fault. Driving up a winding cayon road, power steering went out, causing one to use force to turn vehicle. No recalls on the 2006 MAZDA5, however recalls on the 2007. This is a known problem by Mazda yet they did not issue a recall. No warranty due to being over 50k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10457645, filed 2012-05, 69,000 miles“Intermittent loss of power while driving. Loss of steering capability as well. The loss is sudden and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle as steering becomes extremely difficult. This is dangerous. I almost ran off the road once and hit a median on another occasion. Its like a time bomb, you never know when you will lose the ability to steer the car. Dash lights all light up as well and sometimes power is restored but the ability to steer the car is not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176293, filed 2019-02, 125,000 miles“The Mazda part used in 2006 is exactly the same part used in 2007-2009 which have a NHTSA recall, so why isn't the 2006 covered? It's the same part with the same inherent defect. Our power steering pump has failed with less than 75,000 miles on the car. The fault causes the power steering light to come on and the pump stops working making the steering very heavy, it can happen while driving, at a light, or stationary. The pump is electrical so sometimes turning off the car and turning it back on resets the system and it will work for a little while before failing again.”
NHTSA complaint #10839435, filed 2016-03, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10153318Jan 23, 2019Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 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…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10090812Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10059471Nov 4, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 17 | 27% |
| 2008 | 37 | 55% |
| 2007 | 21 | 34% |
| 2006 | 10 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5
20 complaintsTires
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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