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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%)

Chart based on 306 repairs.
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2006 Mazda Mazda5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda Mazda5

Engine not specified

86800 mi

C $1200
Egr tubes blocked and showing code. tubes needed cleaning. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

50500 mi

US $200
replaced motor mount 
21000 mi Reflashed PCM to newest program to increase fuel efficiency. 
60000 mi

US $30
Got CEL, diagnostic at the dealer said bad thermostat. Cheapest OEM Tstat $50+shipping, chose aftermarket part for $30. Part removal requires access to top and bottom of engine compartment, scrapes your forearms. 
65000 mi

US $60
What is referred to as the #3 motor mount is located on the right side of the engine, by the belts. it is a common wear item, and lasts about 50,000 miles. It takes a jack & a couple of ratchets to change. 
39500 mi

US $35
The heat shield between the firewall and exhaust is a very poor design of tin foil on fire-resistant fiber. Removed heat shield and used exhaust-wrap to wrap the exhaust from the O2 sensor to the all-metal heat shield below the body. 
77000 mi

US $60
Replaced 2nd motor mount in under 20K miles. This would have been $300+ at the dealer. Required removal of all plastic parts, battery, ECU, air cleaner, and raising transmission. It was in 3 pieces. 
77500 mi

US $300
Replaced 3rd & final mount in less than 77K mi. Mount broke from an engine stumble from OE software defect that dealer refused to cover. There was a hidden TSB for a PCM software fault that causes severe engine stumble at low rpms. This was severe enough to break a motor mount. Dealer and Mazda N. America refused to cover software download. 
97000 mi Thermostat housing began leaking from previous replacement in 2011 
1000 mi Engine stumble at low speed- reflashed pcm 
99900 mi

C $140
Exhaust repair 
70000 mi

US $25
have got P0126 code after 3hrs of driving. Replaced a coolant temp. sensor, reset a computer. Seems to work fine now 
132000 mi

US $150
Replaced muffler 
108000 mi Broken thermostat. 
98000 mi

US $500
muffler and connecting pipes 
19000 mi 15k maintenance + engine stumble while light acceleration (reflashed PCM) 
77500 mi Exhaust and brakes needed replacing. 
115000 mi

US $34
bad thermostat 
149500 mi

US $12
Replaced right front motor mount 
167000 mi

US $20
Thermostat housing leaking. Replaced gasket 
26846 mi

C $190
Motor suddenly stopped for a half second. Oil change, wheel alignement, replace purge seleoide 
28520 mi Moteur semble couper 1 seconde en acceleration lors du démarage 
49600 mi Engine mount replaced 
60000 mi

US $200
Engine mount said to have failed (liquid filled) during 60k inspection - replacement ordered and received independently, but have not yet installed. 
86200 mi

US $500
Passenger-side motor mount (liquid-filled OEM) had failed as noted at dealer. Purchased solid rubber replacement and had installed at a non-dealer mechanic.  
94000 mi

US $30
Thermostat was sticking open, creating an occasional CEL when coming off-load, as in an off-ramp with high airflow. I replaced the thermostat without issue, but spent far too long just getting the belly-pan off for proper access. 
62620 mi

C $200
Engine mount leaking fluid. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

43400 mi

C $6986
Engine died.The cam-rod bearing went. I previously had it at a dealer and they did a 2 hour engine service, found nothing. The noise got progressively worse so took it back to another dealer and they told me your engine is going to die. 
119640 mi

US $125
Weld exhaust system 
149696 mi

US $308
Replace exhaust system 
163000 mi

US $2021
Replace thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. Mechanic also had to take to Mazda dealer to have them update/reflash the PCM (this was part of a TSB, but Mazda still charged $150 for this!) 
141000 mi

US $20
Replaced original thermostat which had gone bad. 
17000 mi Engine occasionally hesitates.  Squeaking belt with AC on. 
53200 mi

US $100
MIL with code P0126: Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation. Replaced thermostat. 
59500 mi

US $75
Check engine light went on. Computer said we needed a new thermostat. 
149000 mi Radiator plastic tank cracked and was replaced along with the hoses, cap and coolant. 
40000 mi

US $438
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON CAUSE:DTC P2407 CODE, TEST LDP FAILED. REPLACED LEK DETECTION PUMP REST PCM CLEAT CODES. T/OK PARTS $182.88 LABOR $220.00 TAX $35.25 TOTAL $438.13 
46500 mi christmas night driving home from upstate ny 10 below zero, engine lamp illuminated steady, manual said if not flashing ok to drive . got home, next day plugged in code reader. P1026 code. coolant temp too low. assumed thermostat or sensor stuck open.car would crank but not start. waited till ambient temp reached 40 degrees, about a week. car started right up no engine lamp no code. mabye frozen gas line ?. 
46000 mi Flashed computer for a stumble at idle problem when cold. 
6000 mi Reflash 
40000 mi

US $100
motor mount 
233 mi Ignition coil replaced under warranty. 
38971 mi Replaced upper engine mount because of leak. Fixed under warranty.  
62000 mi CEL came on. Have not pulled code yet. Checked fuel cap. Will wait 1 full tank to see if light goes out. 
63000 mi Got CEL. Pulled code - P0126 - Bad thermostat. Will order OEM part and attempt to replace myself.  
60000 mi

US $300
Replaced one engine mount which was leaking fluid. 
83600 mi

US $508
Engine oil leak. 
53320 mi Squeal in wet conditions is complained about for a second time but since there is no rain, the dealer cannot reproduce it. I realize that the squeal happens when the AC is on, and suggest this to the dealer. They claim to have never checked that as a possibility, and find that it is indeed the culprit. The AC tensioner and belt are replaced under warranty. 
52700 mi

C $400
Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. 
26660 mi Mechanic found The oil pan was leaking. 
37200 mi

C $250
Squeak caused by idler pully on Steering replaced the pully. extended warrenty paid half the costs. 
50840 mi

C $250
right side motor mount replaced 
53320 mi

C $444
Engine light coming on. Replace thermistor in fuel flow. 
78700 mi

US $300
thermostat, sensor 
91000 mi

US $282
Had car in for 60k mile service. Discovered defective cooling system temperature regulator. 
70000 mi

US $820
Replaced front passenger engine mount. 
78000 mi

US $205
Engine hesitation at low rpm, sometimes stalls.  Vibration at highway speed. Replaced No.3 engine mount. 
14880 mi Engine oil pan leaking. 
66340 mi Coolant leaking. Loose hose. 
85560 mi

C $600
oil leaking from above the oil filter housing 
31500 mi

US $778
Engine light came on. Included general maintenance 
77000 mi Muffler broken 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Engine Problems

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