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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Mazda Mazda3 has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

Steering
28
Airbags
23
Engine
22
Powertrain
18
Suspension
13
Tires
12
Electrical
11
Brakes
10
Other
9
Structure
7
Speed Control
6

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen I take the key out of the ignition the car doesn't recognize the key is out and won't stop beep...
Jul 12, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAR WON'T START DUE TO CORROSION ON STARTER WIRE HARNESS. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE IT WILL START BUT EV...
Dec 12, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTEN...
Nov 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I AM HAVING A PROBLEM. IT STARTED BY THE CAR NOT STARTING, THEN IT WOULD ...
Nov 24, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTARTER ON MY 2006 MAZDA 3 WILL NOT CRANK OR START INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS HAPPEN FIVE OR SIX TIME...
Jun 1, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTFIRST THE AIR CONDITIONER FLICKERS ON AND OFF ON SETTINGS 1, 2 AND 3. SO IT IS CONSTANTLY SWITCHING...
Dec 2, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAR WAS DRIVING AS NORMAL. NOTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY. WENT TO GO START UP THE CAR ONE MORNING ...
Jul 25, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING2006 MAZDA 3 DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP SHORT-CIRCUITED RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL FIRE IMMEDIATELY AFTER MIN...
Aug 24, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER USING AN EXTERNAL GPS 2-3 WEEKS AGO, THE CLOCK, REMOTE LOCKS, RADIO, AND OUTDOOR TEMP. GAUGE F...
Jun 18, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI AM THE OWNER OF A MAZDA 3 2006. BOUGHT THE CAR 1 MONTH AGO AND JUST TWO DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING IN...
Apr 3, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL *- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 6. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL POORLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD T...

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