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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 17% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,500 miles.

Steering complaints
28
17% of 166
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
68,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2006, latest Oct 9, 2018.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2006Jan 2011Sep 2011May 2012Nov 2012Apr 2014Feb 2016Apr 2017
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Oct 2018; peak Aug 2010 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

  1. 200515 (15%)
  2. 200628 (17%)
  3. 200789 (40%)
  4. 2008117 (39%)
  5. 200935 (30%)
  6. 201031 (5%)
  7. 201113 (10%)
  8. 201215 (7%)
  9. 20139 (8%)
  10. 20143 (2%)
  11. 20153 (2%)
  12. 20163 (3%)
  13. 20172 (2%)
  14. 20182 (2%)
  15. 20193 (4%)
  16. 20203 (9%)
  17. 20211 (2%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have steering problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,500 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 has the most steering complaints (117), compared with 28 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under steering. 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.