2006 MAZDA MAZDA5

3 recalls, 103 complaints - 263 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED AB... Read more

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.

2,323 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: THULE, INC.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Description

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, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA,... Read more

Consequence

AS A RESULT, WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION RESULTING IN THE DOOR NOT BEING ABLE TO BE CLOSED AND LATCHED. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED WITH AN OPEN DOOR IT MAY ALLOW AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES WITH MODIFIED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

9,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

7,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Complaint Statistics

103 total complaints 6 crashes 4 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	16
SUSPENSION	12
STEERING	9
SUSPENSION:REAR	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	3

Incident date: Jun 11, 2019

THERE ARE TWO SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS MINI VAN. THE FIRST ONE IS FOR THE DOOR HANDLES/LATCHES ON THE BACK SLIDING DOORS ON DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR IT AND APPARENTLY IT WAS FIXED IN 2009 BUT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AGAIN THAT IS GETTING WORSE. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR TO GET ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2019

Incident date: Feb 8, 2019

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AS WELL. THE LOSS IS SUDDEN AND CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS STEERING BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS IS DANGEROUS. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD ONCE AND HIT A MEDIAN ON ANOTHER OCCASION. ITS LIKE A TIME BOMB... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2019

Incident date: Nov 14, 2018

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY AFTER ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED,SEEM LIKE ABS CONTROL UNIT FAULT PUMP AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM.IT IS A SAFETY ISSUES WITH A LOT OF MAZDA MODEL.MAZDA HAD TO DO SOME BEFORE SOMETHING BAD,ACCIDENT HAPPENS

Incident date: Nov 12, 2018

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FLEW OPEN WITH MY 5 AND 3 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO CLOSE IT I COULD SEE THAT THE LATCH WAS FROZEN OPEN. I COULD NOT GET IT TO LATCH AGAIN UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE HAD BEEN WARMER FOR HALF THE DAY. IT HAS BEEN COLDER ... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2018

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, MADE A U TURN AND SUDDENLY ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT OFF AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND CAUGHT FIRE. I HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE ROAD ON A CITY STREET.

Fire

Incident date: May 25, 2018

Fire

Incident date: May 25, 2018

Fire

Incident date: Aug 3, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2017

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF WHILE IN MOTION AND A WARNING YELLOW STEERING LIGHT TURNS ON ON DASHBOARD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS. WE EVEN HAD IT CHECKED WITH A MECHANIC WHO COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE CAR COOLS DOWN, THE STEERING STARTS WORKING AGAIN. THIS IS VERY... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT IMPACT. AS A RESULT, SMALL PIECES OF GLASS FELL ON THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS TO THE HANDS THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND M... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE OFFICER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 19, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC GUARD AROUND THE TIRE FRACTURED AND DETACHED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE LINE WAS CUT BY THE PLASTIC AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A ROCK WALL. THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRIVER DOOR WERE DA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 22, 2016

WE'VE OWNED OUR MAZDA 5 2006 SINCE 2009. THERE WERE 22,000 MILES ON THE CAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. IN 2016, IT HAS 138,000 MILES. DURING OUR OWNERSHIP, WE HAVE PURCHASED 2 NEW TIRES AT 60,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 73,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 82,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 104,000, 1 TIRE AT 107,000, 2 NEW TIRES AT 116,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2016

THE MAZDA PART USED IN 2006 IS EXACTLY THE SAME PART USED IN 2007-2009 WHICH HAVE A NHTSA RECALL, SO WHY ISN'T THE 2006 COVERED? IT'S THE SAME PART WITH THE SAME INHERENT DEFECT. OUR POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED WITH LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE FAULT CAUSES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE LATCH WAS FRACTURED. T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS SEIZED AND FRACTURED WHILE THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2014

THROW A ROD. *TR

Incident date: Feb 16, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AFTER THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT D... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2014

I OWN A 2006 MAZDA5 AND THE SEATBELT BASE CONNECTOR FELL APART, LITERALLY COLLAPSED AND ALL THE PIECES OF HARD PLASTIC CAME OFF LEAVING AN UNLATCHABLE METAL PLATE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE THING BECAUSE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MY SINGLE MOM FIXED BUDGET OF 3 KIDS AND NO WORK BECAUSE I ATTEND SCHO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2014

Incident date: Feb 23, 2013

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST FLOW MAZDA OF FAYETTEVILLE NC BECAUSE OF THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FAILING TO PROVIDE DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION AND/OR TIRE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY INFORMATION AT TIME OF PURCHASE OF 3 TIRES ON 23 FEB 2013 1420 EST. AS A RESULT I JUST FOUND OUT YESTERDAY JULY 31,... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE RIGHT HINGE OF THE REAR HATCH. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *TR

Incident date: Jun 2, 2008

UPDATE - TIRE WEAR/SUSPENSION. I CONTACTED MAZDA USA VIA E-MAIL ON 5/31/13. I RECEIVED A RESPONSE CONCERNING THIS MATTER AND WAS GIVEN A CANNED RESPONSE BUT IT WAS BASICALLY "SORRY FOR YOUR LUCK" YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO SEE WHAT STEPS "YOU" CAN TAKE TO ENSURE A BETTER LIFE FOR... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2008

Incident date: May 1, 2007

PURCHASED 06 MAZDA 5 TOURING IN 8/2007 - HAD FIRST PROBLEM WITH TIRES - HAD BLOW OUT ON HIGHWAY - PULLED OFF ROAD - HUSBAND CAME AND NOTED THE INNER WALL OF TIRE WAS WORN BADLY AND BLEW - ON OUTSIDE TIRES APPEAL FINE BUT WAS TOLD ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO WEAR ON INNER WALLS. REPLACED - 1.... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2007

Incident date: Mar 7, 2013

2006 MAZDA 5 STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK 4 TIMES IN LAST 2 MONTHS FOR FRACTION OF SECONDS WHILE MAKING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURN DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH (ONE TIME AT AFTER I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN). THE STEERING WHEEL GOT SO HARD I COULD NOT TURN IT AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN I WAS ABLE TO TURN. TOOK IT TO DEA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2012

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED 1 YEAR/12,000 MILES AFTER BEING INSTALLED. SERVICE WAS DONE BY THE DEALER. CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE INSIDE TREAD REQUIRING NEAR ONE YEAR OLD TIRES TO BE REPLACED TO PASS INSPECTION.

Incident date: May 7, 2012

POWER STEERING WENT OUT DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH DOWNHILL. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND FAULT. DRIVING UP A WINDING CAYON ROAD, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, CAUSING ONE TO USE FORCE TO TURN VEHICLE. NO RECALLS ON THE 2006 MAZDA5, HOWEVER RECALLS ON THE 2007. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY MAZDA YET THEY DID NOT ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2011

I WAS LOOKING IN NADAGUIDES IF FOUND A REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH DAMPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION AND I FOUND A RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V412000, AND I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS CAR WAS ISPECTED BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE CAR THREE MONTHS AGO IN A DEALER IN PUERTO RICO. OTHER INFORMATION I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IS ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2011

Incident date: Nov 27, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V463000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS ST... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE IDLE CONTROL MODULE AND SPEED SENSOR BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, IT WOULD SHAKE AND THEN STALL. A MECHANIC STATED ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2010

1. EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: ENGINE LIGHT ON. BROUGHT IN TO MAZDA 5 FOR SERVICE. ENGINE MOUNT APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN. BELIEVE WEIGHT OF ENGINE ON TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND VIBRATION RELATED TO ENGINE MOUNT RESULTED IN BREAKAGE OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR. 2. THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, ITS CO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2010

JUST TOOK OWNERSHIP OF A 2006 MAZDA5 TOURING FROM MY BROTHER-IN-LAW. HE JUST REPLACED THE TIRES RECENTLY DUE TO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE INSIDE WALL. IF YOU LOOK FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR, THE TIRES ARE TILTED IN AT THE TOP. TIRE STORE SAYS ACCORDING TO MAZDA, THE ALIGNMENT ARE IN SPEC. I CHECK... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2010

Incident date: Oct 15, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE DEER. THE BACK PASSENGER FELL OUT OF THE BOOSTER SEAT WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE BACK HEAD REST OF THE D... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 12, 2010

AT 62,000 MILES HAD A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS THE SHOCKS. THIS IS THE 3RD SET OF SHOCKS THAT HAVE BROKEN. MAZDA WAS GOOD ABOUT IT AND WILL COVER MOST OF THE COST. DEALER STATED THAT THEY SEE THIS A LOT AND THAT MAZDA HAS RESIGNED THE SHOCKS SO HOPEFULLY IT WILL NOT B... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING UNDER 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO UTILIZE EXTREME BODILY FORCE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING PUMP YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FIVE TIMES TO HAVE THE CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A CRASH DUE TO THE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2010

NEED TO REPLACE THE TIRES AGAIN. 5TH TIME SINCE OWNING THE CAR. WHEN IS MAZDA GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Incident date: May 16, 2010

I HAVE HAD MY 2006 MAZDA 5 TOURING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5 YEARS. THIS WILL BE THE 4 SET OF TIRES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE DUE TO INSIDE WEAR. *TR

Incident date: Aug 11, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUMITOMO TIRES WERE WEARING THIN. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED BY SUMITOMO, SIZE P205/50/R17, AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS U2H4. THE TIRE LINE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2010

CAR WON'T MOVE FORWARD WHEN I ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL FOR A MOMENT THEN IT JUMP FORWARD AND BECOME DRIVABLE. THIS HAPPENED VERY OFTEN IN THE MORNING. *TR

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 MAZDA MAZDA5

263 manufacturer communications from 183 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	41
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	19
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	17
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	10
200000 WHEELS	8
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	8
010000 STEERING	8

200000 WHEELS

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu

190000 TIRES

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

010000 STEERING

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer replacement procedure

020000 SUSPENSION

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in st

020000 SUSPENSION

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

010000 STEERING

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE)

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. E85: A blend of

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

061540 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w

350000 EQUIPMENT

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section onc

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with a series of flat windows, which act like mirrors, the reflecti

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

350000 EQUIPMENT

A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

200000 WHEELS

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary: Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Guideline 1. R

200000 WHEELS

New 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 dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,

350000 EQUIPMENT

If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SERVICE CAUTION FOR REAR GLASS REPLACEMENT. Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak through a crack beneath the high mount stop light on the lift gate after rear glass replacement.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Bulletin is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria i

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

The database error discovered with IDS 114.00-114.02 release has been fixed with IDS 114.04 release and is now available for download.

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

350000 EQUIPMENT

Due to a database error discovered with IDS 114.00-114.02 release (which affects Recall 3719F), it will be necessary to uninstall IDS 114 and install IDS 113.00 and 113.06 update. The Recall can be performed after removing IDS 114 and insta

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA IDS INOPERATIVE WITH VCM-II LICENSE EXPIRATION MESSAGE - If you encounter an IDS inoperative problem with VCM-II license expiration message, follow the instructions below: 1. CLICK HERE to download the resetting tool to your PC deskto

350000 EQUIPMENT

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom to be more noticeabl

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

010000 STEERING

Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3? even when driving straight on a flat road.

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

200000 WHEELS

Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Mazda infotainment systems require contacting the proper source for diagnostic support, parts authorization, and parts exchange. Some components require prior authorization before ordering as exchange. Refer to DAG Exchange Central (MXConne

140000 AIR BAGS

This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle. This concern will most likely occur during the vehicles first forward movement after starting the engine. This is a normal operating noise of th

350000 EQUIPMENT

When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit (or a MAZDA CONNECT tuner and amp unit (TAU)) with replacement tuner for any reason, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as so

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MAZDA MAZDA5 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MAZDA5 across all model years (2006, 2015).

15 Total Recalls

535 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

40 Reported Crashes

11 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MAZDA5 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2016	0	2	View
2015	1	11	View
2014	1	16	View
2013	1	35	View
2012	1	48	View
2011	0	2	View
2010	1	72	View
2009	3	81	View
2008	2	86	View
2007	2	79	View
2006 (current)	3	103

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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2006 MAZDA MAZDA5

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MAZDA MAZDA5 - All Years Overview

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