2006 Mazda Mazda3 electrical system problems
The 2006 Mazda Mazda3 has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“2006 MAZDA 3 DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP SHORT-CIRCUITED RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL FIRE IMMEDIATELY AFTER MINOR COLLISION. FIRE QUICKLY STARTED TO SPREAD DAMAGING RADIATOR SUPPORT AND FUSE BOX. PARTS REPLACED IN BODY SHOP. BODY SHOP SAID THESE CARS TEND TO CATCH FIRE WHEN COLLIDING IN THAT SPECIFIC AREA. *JB”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.