Mazda MPV problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 12 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I own a 2006 Mazda mpv. On september 26, my wife had an accident while entering in our home drive way, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and struck the garage door and crashed against the internal wall that divide the garage from the…
The headlight housings have hazed over. This condition has severly limited the light output of the headlights. The vehicle is well maintained and the manufacturer contends that this is normal wear on the headlight. *js I find it hard to believe that they intended the…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mazda mpv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v404000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
At low speed, 20 to 40 MPH, the transmission jerks so much that the headrest hits my head badly. It is almost like the vehicle is rear-ended by another vehicle. My head is still dizzy after a day. This jerking frequency is about twice in the past 4 weeks.
Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
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Common questions
Is the 2006 Mazda MPV reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Mazda MPV is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2006 Mazda MPV?
On the NHTSA data, the 2006 Mazda MPV does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Mazda MPV?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mazda MPV has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Mazda MPV?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 12 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.