Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.

Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most transmission complaints (40), compared with 21 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 13% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 13% of 166
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2006, latest Mar 25, 2018.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Mar 2018; peak Aug 2006 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

20055 (5%)
200621 (13%)
200717 (8%)
200815 (5%)
20096 (5%)
201040 (6%)
201112 (9%)
201240 (18%)
201318 (15%)
20147 (5%)
20155 (4%)
20169 (9%)
20173 (4%)
20185 (5%)
201911 (15%)
20201 (3%)
20213 (6%)
20222 (8%)
20233 (25%)
20241 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most transmission complaints (40), compared with 21 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.