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2006 Mazda Mazda5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Mazda5.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S4)

The 2006 Mazda5 is a passenger car featuring an S4 automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 19/24/21 mpg. Within the model's 2006-2016 production history, this year recorded the highest number of owner complaints at 78, with tires cited as the top complaint area. Accompanied by three recalls, the 2006 model year sits at the opposite end of the reliability spectrum from the 2011 model, which saw a low of only one complaint.

Model year201720162015201420132012201020092006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque65-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter LF0114312. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire size205-50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLF0114312 alt L32114302A9U
Engine air filterLF5013Z40A9U
Fuel filterLFB613ZE0 alt LFB613ZE1
Spark plugL84518110
Battery000080124FWB alt 000080026RWB
Front wiper bladesCC3067330 alt CC3867330
Serpentine beltLF5115908B alt LF5015908B
ThermostatLF0315165A alt LF7015170
Cabin air filterCC2961J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S4)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.5 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3333 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume44 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mazda5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.9–10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.90 sec — 2008 Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Touring 2.3L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec153 hpFWD
2008Grand Touring 2.3L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec153 hpFWD
2009Grand Touring 2.3L I-410.00 sec17.70 sec153 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 65-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.6
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsSOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsSOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts40 ft-lbs
Main BearingsSOHC: 75-85 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingTurbo: 10, Non-Turbo: 8 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeGU10
Oil Capacity5.41 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11.4
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle75-87 ft-lbs / 43-56 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.94 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.91 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep DOHC

162 inch lbs., Step 2: 1262 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–77 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 25,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Mazda Mazda5 records the highest complaint volume in the dataset at 78, substantially exceeding all subsequent model years and matching the peak recall count of 3 tied with 2009. This elevated complaint level suggests first-year production issues that were progressively addressed, as complaints then declined from 61 in 2007 down to 57 by 2010 before stabilizing at lower levels. The target year's top complaint areas—tires, suspension, steering, and engine cooling—indicate a breadth of mechanical concerns rather than a single系统性 defect, while the 5 crash-related complaints and 2 fire complaints represent notable but not unprecedented safety flags for this era. The 197 TSBs issued in 2006 also reflect substantial dealer-level service attention. Given that the 2006 model represents the highest-complaint year in the generation with three recalls, prospective buyers should secure a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and steering components; targeting a 2010 or later example within this generation would likely offer better reliability outcomes.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
197
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
78
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 78 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires10
Suspension8
Steering7
Engine & Engine Cooling7
Suspension,Tires6
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Structure3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E011000EquipmentReported 02/04/2009

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R… Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

05V412000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemReported 19/09/2005

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A HEAT BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN OCCUR. Remedy: MAZDA INSTRUCTED OWNERS (SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES AND WILL BE GIVEN A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE AT NO COST WHILE MAZDA REPAIRS THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 197 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…
SA-036-252025-08-14Unknown Or OtherWhen replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM…
SA-032-252025-06-18Unknown Or OtherSome customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Mazda5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mazda5 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.