2006 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
79/100
#5 most-complained of 20 MX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Mazda MX-5 has 25 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 79 out of 100 — #5 highest of 20 MX-5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (7 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2006 Mazda MX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body7 (28%)
- Seat Belts4 (16%)
- Electrical System3 (12%)
- Other3 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (12%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
2006 Mazda MX-5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 06V103000Apr 5, 2006Airbags2,600 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature.
Risk: Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on april 28, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500.
2006 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other MX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Mazda MX-5 ranks #5 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 79/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 25 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (7 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda MX-5, most recently reported 2006, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Mazda MX-5?
- EPA rates the 2006 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.