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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 9% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest body and structure complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
15
9% of 166
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2006, latest Feb 22, 2023.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2006Feb 2007Nov 2009Jan 2011Feb 2014Jul 2014Dec 2017
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Feb 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

  1. 20054 (4%)
  2. 200615 (9%)
  3. 200711 (5%)
  4. 20088 (3%)
  5. 20095 (4%)
  6. 2010275 (40%)
  7. 201133 (25%)
  8. 201233 (15%)
  9. 201320 (17%)
  10. 20141 (1%)
  11. 201512 (9%)
  12. 20168 (8%)
  13. 20175 (6%)
  14. 20183 (3%)
  15. 20196 (8%)
  16. 20201 (3%)
  17. 20212 (4%)
  18. 20223 (13%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20242 (17%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most body and structure complaints (275), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under structure & body. 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.