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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 19% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
19% of 166
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2006, latest Jul 31, 2023.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006Dec 2007Oct 2008Apr 2009Jan 2011Sep 2013Feb 2015Feb 2023
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jul 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

  1. 20056 (6%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200867 (22%)
  5. 200940 (35%)
  6. 201081 (12%)
  7. 201114 (11%)
  8. 201218 (8%)
  9. 20133 (3%)
  10. 20145 (4%)
  11. 20153 (2%)
  12. 20163 (3%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 20182 (2%)
  15. 20191 (1%)
  16. 20203 (9%)
  17. 20213 (6%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20241 (8%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most suspension complaints (81), compared with 31 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.