Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
06V463000MAZDA MOTOR CORPfrom 04/12/2000 to 02/01/2006V (Vehicle)980012/18/2006MFRMAZDA MOTOR CORP12/04/200612/04/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Consequence SummaryAs a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. if the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
NotesMazda recall no. 4306k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
SB-09-054-0909/18/200910032545Mazda: on some vehicles, the sliding door lock may be hard to operate. this may be caused by two things. first, too much grease has been applied to the lock actuator (a) and second, the lock lever of the remote controller (b) gets caught04/12/2010
090270707/13/200710022489Rear slide door latch screw is corroded. *kb08/15/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
11/27/201039000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mazda mazda5. the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v463000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). approximately two years later while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the rear drivers side door was stuck in a partially opened position. the contact attempted to open the door from the interior and exterior but the door would not open. after repeated attempts the contact was able to open the door from the exterior. once the door opened the door handle fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
01/28/20101945251
 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. asked dealer about recall info - they told me that the recall service for that door latch problem has already been performed on my vehicle by the previous owner.....therefore, this issue will be my problem to pay for (out of warranty). 3. intermitent electrical issues with this vehicle. dashboard lights flicker at times. gas door pops open for no reason, and at time will not stay closed or will not open. 4. uneven tire wear. have owned the vehicle for 9 months and the tires are already bald on the insides only. vehicle feels like it has a vibration or suspension problem since day one, but the dealer claims nothing is wrong, no problem and alignment is fine? they blaim it on my tires or my driving. but, i have read several postings about these same issues. *tr
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
11/27/201039000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda mazda5. the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v463000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). approximately two years later while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the rear drivers side door was stuck in a partially opened position. the contact attempted to open the door from the interior and exterior but the door would not open. after repeated attempts the contact was able to open the door from the exterior. once the door opened the door handle fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable.
12/17/200727000107/15/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda5. the rear passenger side door would not lock. the contact poured hot water on the door. while driving in reverse at an unknown speed, the door opened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign id number 06v463000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the contact returned to the dealer and they stated that the doors were working and replaced all of the door locks. the manufacturer stated that unless the vehicle could be taken to the dealer with the locks frozen, they would be unable to assist. the current and failure mileages were 27,000.