2006 MAZDA MAZDA5 Suspensionfront Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5
2 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
I HAVE A 2006 MAZDA 5 THAT HAS AN ENGINEERING FAULT IN THE SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM. THIS DEFECT LEADS TO INTENSE UNEVEN WEAR IN TIRES,WHICH LEADS TO A HAZARDOUS SITUATION ON THE ROAD. THE DEALERS MASK THE PROBLEMS BY OVERINFLATING THE TIRES (EVEN MORE DANGEROUS) AND MAZDA NORTH AMERICA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FROM UK CANADA AND USA THAT I'VE COMMUNICATED WITH AND THEY HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR MAZDA 5. THE ORIGINAL TOYO TIRES FAILED IN THE FIRST YEAR, A SECOND SET OF TIRES PROVIDED BY MAZDA FAILED AFTER THE FIRST 20000 MILES AND EVEN THE MOST EXPENSIVE HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES FROM GOODYEAR CAN NOT PROVIDE MORE THAN 2 YEARS OR 20000 MILES OF USAGE. I HAVE GONE TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND SHOPS, THEY ALL SAY THE ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE ARE OK BUT NO ONE CAN IMPROVE THE TIRE SAFETY SITUATION. I USE...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON 08/16/06, THE STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. ON 10/21/06, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, ARM AND HEAD. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED, AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. PICTURES AND A POLICE REPORT WERE TAKEN.*AK UPDATED 11/17/06. *JB
Other 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5 Problem Areas
Tires
16 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint