Model year
2006 Mazda 5
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 for 2006. Under the matched name MAZDA5, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 78 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA5 are TIRES (16), SUSPENSION (12), STEERING (9). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 78 complaints
- 2007 61 complaints
- 2008 67 complaints
- 2009 64 complaints
- 2010 57 complaints
- 2012 37 complaints
- 2013 24 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2006. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA5 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
Recalls for MAZDA5
06V463000 · Dec 4, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,…
05V412000 · Sep 19, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.
Complaints for MAZDA5
78 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA5
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 5 · 2.3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Mazda 5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.