2006 Mazda Mazda3 engine problems
The 2006 Mazda Mazda3 has 34 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
34
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AS THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FLAMES ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE SUMMONED TO…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 engine — 15% 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.