2006 Mazda 5 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Mazda 5 covers a 4-door mini passenger van in two trims, Sport and Touring, with a single engine: a 2.3L inline-four with dual overhead camshafts, naturally aspirated and fueled by gasoline. Its engine, fuel system and cooling are documented with procedures and specifications, torque values extend to the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering, and the electrical system and body are supported with wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 2.3L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Sport
• Touring

Known issues on the 2006 Mazda 5. The 2006 Mazda 5 has 2 recalls on the federal record. One covered 9,800 vehicles, certain 2006 Mazda 5 vehicles registered in a specific group of states, whose side door latches could take in water and freeze in cold weather, leaving a door unable to latch and an unbelted occupant at risk of ejection; dealers fitted modified sliding door latches. The other covered 7,000 vehicles, certain 2006 Mazda 5 vehicles in which heat could build up in the exhaust system and lead to a fire; Mazda repaired them. Of 78 complaints, 20 cite suspension and 18 tires; 5 reported a crash, 3 an injury and 2 a fire. Body, exhaust and suspension specifications and torque values bear on these issues.