2006 Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2006

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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5.

2006 Mazda Mazda5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 18 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

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

4000 mi Bad liftgate strut 
51000 mi Rear wiper dropped out of alignment. Took to dealer and they readjusted on the spot. Also replaced defective ship knob. 
28000 mi Power door lock on rear drivers door will not unlock after several presses of the remote button, especially when cold. Dealer could not replicate.  
60760 mi Passenger side slider doesn't unlock properly - attempted fix worked for a time and now is broken again. 
27000 mi Though this was a recall item, we actually had the issue. The rear door latches get water in them and will freeze such that they will not latch shut. The car is not drivable when this happens (happened) because the rear doors will not latch closed. 
16740 mi Driver seat was change 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

1113 mi Everything else, repair 
6611 mi ROTATE TIRES 
10862 mi REPLACE BATTERY TRAY 
132000 mi

US $105
Rear liftgate latch/lock assembly failed. Liftgate would not stay closed. This is supplied as a complete assembly, fairly easily replaced through interior access panel. 
37300 mi

C $40
Passenger rear seat lever for back recline and seat tip forward was jammed down and almost inoperative. Parts were removed, straightened, and replaced. 
34100 mi Loud squeak coming from windshield. They are aware of the problem but waiting for okay from district rep to replace. Sliding doors would not close after washing of vehicle. Ordered parts and replaced but now the door will not stay open on its catch assembly. 
23000 mi Seat rail broke - you couldn't recline the front seat. 
44000 mi

US $85
A seat belt restraint broke 
69000 mi

US $300
The driver's side sliding passenger door handle stopped working 
43000 mi Repeat trip both sliding doors occasionally will not unlock or latch when closed. If door does not latch repeated vibration from closing will correct the problem. If locked the door will unlock after several driving cycles. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Other Problems

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