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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda6, 13% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 51,250 miles.

Engine complaints
23
13% of 173
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2006, latest Jul 5, 2022.

2006 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006Dec 2006May 2007Apr 2013Apr 2014Mar 2015Sep 2019
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jul 2022; peak May 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mazda6 model year

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

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200623 (13%)
  3. 200719 (12%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 200917 (4%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 20114 (3%)
  8. 20123 (3%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201424 (18%)
  11. 20156 (10%)
  12. 201613 (17%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 201833 (57%)
  15. 20191 (17%)
  16. 20201 (50%)
  17. 202113 (76%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda Mazda6 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Mazda Mazda6, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,250 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda6?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda6 is classified under engine. 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.