2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 4% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,056 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.
“Right rear blowout driving out of my driveway. The blowout was on the inside of the tire and I didn't hit anything. I just heard a loud pop! The tire size is p205/60r16 . This is on my 2006 Mazda with only 25,000 miles. The tread is excellent. I have read of hundred of cases where michelin tires are blowing out on newer cars. What the story. Are you guys supposed to protect the consumer or not ?????”
NHTSA complaint #10231660, filed 2008-06, 23,000 miles“I leased my fully loaded 2006 Mazda a6 back in december of 2005. Ever since then, I have had trouble with the car. First, the driver side window was not going down. A few days after I bought the car, I realized that the turbo kept giving out on me. Then I came across a huge dilemma, where the limited slip differential, drive shaft, and all the bolts and hinges had to be replaced because of a bolt which was not torque enough. Then, the brakes kept making an annoying noise even without the brakes applied at low and high speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162385, filed 2006-07, 12,000 miles“Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10556055, filed 2013-12, 136,056 miles“Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10556056, filed 2013-12, 136,056 miles“Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10556058, filed 2013-12, 136,056 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…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
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.
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