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2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
127,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated that the driver's side door lock failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the door lock activator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10584908, filed 2014-04, 127,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201010%
2009103%
200611%
2004106%
200321%

Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6

Air bags
93 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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