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2006 Mazda 5

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2006 models.

Class
Midsize Station Wagons
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined ยท 19 city / 25 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2006 Mazda 5 is a midsize station wagon offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway), 8% better than the 2006 midsize station wagon average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
52.3L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 22+8%$3,050404
52.3L 4-cylAutomatic (S4)Front-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21+3%$3,200423
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.3 MPG2006 Midsize Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2006 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2006 Mazda 5 under the current (2011+) test program.

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda 5.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2006 Mazda 5 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2006 Mazda 5 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2006 Mazda 5 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2006 Mazda 5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2015 524โ€“Not rated00
2014 524โ€“Not rated00
2013 524โ€“Not rated00
2012 524โ€“Not rated00
2010 524โ€“Not rated00
2009 524โ€“Not rated00
2008 524โ€“Not rated00
2007 522โ€“Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this โ†’