Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Mazda Mazda5 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We've owned our Mazda 5 2006 since 2009. There were 22,000 miles on the car when we purchased it. In 2016, it has 138,000 miles. During our ownership, we have purchased 2 new tires at 60,000, 2 new tires at 73,000, 2 new tires at 82,000, 2 new tires at 104,000, 1 tire at 107,000, 2 new tires at 116,000, and 1 new tire at 124,000. We are responsible about rotating and balancing the tires every 5-6,000 miles. The tires have been punctured on at least 3 occasions, due to uneven wear. We replaced the front struts and rear shocks at 126,000 miles in hopes of correcting uneven wear (done by the Mazda dealer). We were just notified today that one tire has again worn unevenly (on the inside, as has always been the issue...) we are careful drivers and owners and have never had (not heard of) a car with these kinds of uneven tire wear problems. …
1. Purchase vehicle used in 2009 with 170,000 kms 2. Since day one, have had issues with door latches / lock and unlock - happens on random occassions and especially in cold/ wet or humid conditions. On several occassions I have been unable to lock / unlock the rear passenger doors using the keyfob or the interior vehicle switches, (I have to unlock/lock the rear vehicle doors manually). 2. Today for the first time, the rear passenger door flew open (while driving) as it did not latched closed. The right side rear sliding door still will not latch closed......thought it was frozen, but dealer says no - not frozen - it's a faulty part / switch causing issue. 3. …
Hi! I have a Mazda5 2006, last week I almost have an accident ,one of my back tires exploded,when my husband came to help me he was surprise to see the tire the outside look brand new but the inside was all broken and wasted ,I went to the dealer and told them that there's something wrong with the tires, which is not safe they should have a recall because it looks I'm not the only one with this problem, the dealer once they have the money they do not want to bother, knowing that they been having that same problem with other people ,they try to blame it on you,please do something about it I'm a mother of four kids my little one is only two, and they are all the time running with me ,please find out if there are more complaint of the same problem. I wasted like $600.00 trying to fix it and I still have to change the other 2 because they are all wasted too.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Mazda 5. The vehicle has dunlop signature sport, size 205/50/r17 tires (na). While having the tires routinely serviced, the inspector noticed that the wires on all four tires were sticking out of the sidewalls. The Mazda dealer replaced two tires as a free remedy and the other two were repaired at the consumer's expense. Three months later, the front passenger side tire went entirely flat. He then took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the sidewall had completely split and was not able to be repaired. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure, but there were no recalls available. All five tires that were replaced on the vehicle were identical. The transmission type was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 21,000.
Purchased 06 Mazda 5 touring in 8/2007 - had first problem with tires - had blow out on highway - pulled off road - husband came and noted the inner wall of tire was worn badly and blew - on outside tires appeal fine but was told all 4 tires needed replaced due to wear on inner walls. Replaced - 1.5 years later - same inner wall wear issues - replaced tires. 1 year later - replace front struts - 6 months later - replaced front two tires due to inner wall wear. 1 year later replace all four tires due to inner wall wear - told today that I will need new tires once again.... Same issue, inner wall wear - also told I will need new front and rear suspension. Per multiple sites, this appears to be an ongoing issue and creates safety risks.... Needs to be addresses by Mazda asap!
Bought the Mazda5 new in June of 2006, since then we have put 22,000 miles on the car, the tires which were toyo's wore out at 21,000 miles on the inside, outside looked like you could drive on them another couple thousand miles. Insides were down to the cords. Tires were rotated every 7,000 miles. I went to the dealership with the problem and they said they could do nothing about it and to contact Mazda USA. I contacted Mazda USA, and they did not acknowledge the problem, I even told them that they knew about the problem because I have spoken with a lot of people that have the same problem. I really felt and still feel like the car is unsafe to drive with this condition because any of the tires can blow out at any moment when driving at highway speeds.
I bought a 2006 Mazda 5 in July 2007, in November had to buy all new tires($618). In May, had a flat. In July 2008 , the under guard screws fell out and had to pay $180 for a new guard, and the front struts were leaking. September2008 rotated the tires because of the noise,which made the noises worse. The tires had uneven wear and cupping. Also, in September 2008, compressor and clutch failed because of the compressor. R&r compressor assembly, clutch and belt cost me $1397.40. October 2008, the under guard was coming off again and the found the bearings need replacing. They had to order them because everyone is getting them replaced. I'm ready to sell this car!. I did so love it. I can't afford car payments and all the repairs.
I am filing a complaint against flow Mazda of fayetteville nc because of their customer service manager failing to provide dealer warranty information and/or tire manufacturer warranty information at time of purchase of 3 tires on 23 feb 2013 1420 est. As a result I just found out yesterday July 31, 2014 after 0920 hrs. Est that due to not following "owners obligations" it was my fault for a really vague term - "lack of maintenance". I also attempted to file an official complaint with [redacted] of flow Mazda unfortunately he did not write anything down and he told me it will be stored in his head.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda5. The contact noticed that the sumitomo tires were wearing thin. The defective tires were replacement tires were manufactured by sumitomo, size p205/50/r17, and the dot number was u2h4. The tire line was not available. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tires were replaced at least four times. The contact called the manufacturer who offered to have someone inspect the vehicle. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The contact stated that the weight requirements were incorrect and relayed that information to the dealer. The current mileage was approximately 29,000. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
I own a 2006 Mazda 5 I have had the tires balanced 4 times and the front end alignment checked, my tires had to be replaced due to excessive cupping on all four tires, I have had the tires balanced at least four times, they had just over 29,000 miles, the tire size is 205/50vr 17 (toyo). I have never had to replace tires this early, and needless to say these tires are expensive, I was just wondering if you have had any other complaints about this specific tire size and manufacturer.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Mazda5 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, 26% of the model year's 78 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Mazda Mazda5 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Mazda Mazda5 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 29,000 miles, and 44% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.