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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 10% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest brake complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
10% of 166
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
82,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2006, latest Feb 22, 2023.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2006Sep 2008Sep 2010Oct 2012Oct 2013May 2016Jun 2019Feb 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Feb 2023; peak Sep 2006 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20057 (7%)
  2. 200616 (10%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200824 (8%)
  5. 200912 (10%)
  6. 201043 (6%)
  7. 20118 (6%)
  8. 201232 (14%)
  9. 201316 (14%)
  10. 201428 (20%)
  11. 201528 (22%)
  12. 201619 (18%)
  13. 20178 (10%)
  14. 20186 (6%)
  15. 201916 (22%)
  16. 20203 (9%)
  17. 20214 (8%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20232 (17%)
  20. 20241 (8%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,500 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most brake complaints (43), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.