2006 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
The 2006 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (4 complaints), Structure (3 complaints), and Structurebody (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5, potentially affecting up to 2,600 vehicles.
Recall 06V103000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 2,600 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLT ATTACHING THE HORN ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB MAY FAIL DURING A DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE HORN ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE AND COULD INJURE THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Started out as intermittent Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner system warning light about 3 months ago. Over the last 2 weeks, the warning stayed on per the manual and required replacement. I had this service performed on 3/6/2024 at a cost of $811.43 by Sumter Tire and Auto using Preordered Mazda parts invoiced on 3/1/2024.
air bag warning light for passenger will not go off
WHEN IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS INTO AND POOLS UNDER SEATS AND IN THE TRUNK. JUST HAD THE TOP REPLACED, SO IT IS NOT DUE TO AN OLD TOP. JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR.
PASSENGER AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR NOT DETECTING PERSONS IN SEAT. AIRBAGS REMAIN TURNED OFF. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATED, CODE 48 FLASHES ON DASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DOESN'T MATTER IF CAR IS MOVING OR NOT.
Safety Rating for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SA-036-25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as soon as possible to ensure the customer leaves the dealership with an active SAT radio.
MT-003-18 — AIR BAGS
The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step Deployment is for US and Canadian spec vehicles.
01-002-18-3417 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may have a MIL illumination with DTC's P0441, P0442, P0455, or P0456 stored in memory. To determine the location of the evaporative system leak, follow the repair procedure below. P0441 - Evaporative emission control system incorrect purge flow P0442 - EVAP system leak detected (small leak) P0455 -...
SB-09-021-09 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MAZDA: WATER ACCUMULATION IN FOOTWELL/PLUGGED SOFT TOP DRAINS. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLDING SOFT TOP MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FOOT WELLS DUE TO THE SOFT TOP DRAINS BECOMING CLOGGED WITH LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. *PE
SB-09-021-09 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
MAZDA: WATER ACCUMULATION IN FOOTWELL/PLUGGED SOFT TOP DRAINS. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLDING SOFT TOP MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FOOT WELLS DUE TO THE SOFT TOP DRAINS BECOMING CLOGGED WITH LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. *PE
0501007 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE 2006-2007 MX-5 VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1 NC**** ** 136430 (PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 1, 2007) *NJ
0500206 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. *TT
0200406 — TIRES:VALVE
TPMS VALVE STEM BREAKS WHEN REMOVING AFTERMARKET VALVE STEM CAPS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
0901306 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER LEAK AT FRONT OF CONVERTIBLE TOP. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 2006 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2007 MAZDA MX-5 — 23 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA MX-5 — 11 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA MX-5 — 4 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA MX-5 — 5 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
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