2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,250 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 issue has been ongoing, but originally started in the summer of 2008 (car had roughly about 42,000 or so miles on it). Initially the car would increase the RPM up to 7000r in 5th gear (going to 6th) and then decrease causing it to do a hard jerk (someone else described it as being rear ended and that's exactly what it feels like). I took my car to the Mazda dealership in marlow heights, md (while it was still under warranty) and the service person and I went for a drive (I was driving) he told me that he didn't notice anything off about it so I went back home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604922, filed 2014-06, 42,500 miles“Tl * the contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. While driving at an unknown speed in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The acceleration continued even after the hand brake was applied. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the side of a truck, tree, and transformer before finally crashing into a metal fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The police were called and the vehicle was towed. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592527, filed 2014-05, 66,000 miles“I've had issues with my car whenever I put gas in it. My car won't start up or cut off whenever I put gas in it. I've also had issues with the acceleration because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11351464, filed 2020-08“The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. While stopped at a traffic light the vehicle accelerated without warning striking another vehicle. There was damage to the front bumper and the headlights however there were no injuries. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was drive-able. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. The current and failure mileage was 30,000. The engine size was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10190694, filed 2007-05, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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