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2006 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (43%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

113000 mi

US $400
Shock mount rusted off. 
34000 mi Tailgate visor on '06-'07 models tends to crack above hinges. Mazda offers free replacement of entire tailgate as part of warranty. Tailgate comes unpainted w/o glass, so paint shop needs vehicle to match paint before install. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

3rd row driver's side headrest locking clip replaced - never was functional and didn't keep headrest up 
149680 mi

US $689
Rust repair around both rear wheels and on hood. Welded in new metal and refinished 
77500 mi Both rear wheel wells showing rust. LR very bad bubbling. Not worth it to fix. Involves relplacing the panel. Stupid 1st yr model. 
48000 mi Driver's door had wind noise. New weather stripping installed by dealer. 
29000 mi Squeaks, crunches on cold days - Removed hubs, greased all axles 
58900 mi Car was showing signs of rust on both rear wheel wells despite being rust proofed yearly, undercoated and paint-protected at the dealership. Mazda refused warranty coverage because it had not perforated the sheet metal! Dealer begrudgingly covered it 
39680 mi Car is severely rusting, Mazda refuses to acknowledge the problem despite being rust proofed, undercoated and resprayed every two years at the dealership. 
35340 mi Loud squeaking noise from windshield in cold weather. Driver's side sliding door assembly installed incorrectly at previous visit. 
17000 mi Broken manual driver seat height adjuster. Squeak from rear of vehicle. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

16120 mi Had a noisy rear sliding door looked at. The dealer to this day has not been able to pin point what the problem is, but the noise is pretty noticeable when going over bumps in the road. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Body Problems

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