Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Mazda MPV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V404000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V402000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Mazda MPV has a concerning overall reliability due to recurring airbag recalls and various owner complaints across multiple systems, including engine and speed control. These issues can lead to increased maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive speed control
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Dashboard airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.