One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2006 MAZDA3.
2006 Mazda 3 goes into reverse when shifted into fourth gear. The consumer believes this occurs because there is no mechanical isolation between the 4th gear and reverse.