2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Introduction The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a compact convertible sports car. It is available with two engine options and two transmission options. The base engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 126 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 166 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

People like the MX-5 Miata for its handling, performance, and affordability. However, some people dislike the car’s small size and lack of storage space.

Engine

• 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Intake manifold runner control valve failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold runner control valve can fail, which can cause a loss of power and fuel economy.
    • Solution: Replace the intake manifold runner control valve.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found
• 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • No Issues Found

Transmission

• 5-speed manual transmission
  • No Issues Found
• 6-speed automatic transmission
  • No Issues Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery can drain quickly, even when the car is not in use.
  • Solution: Check for any parasitic drains on the battery. Replace the battery if necessary.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
    • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The alternator can fail, which can cause the battery to drain and the car to stall.
  • Solution: Replace the alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• No Issues Found

Interior

• Climate control system failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The climate control system can fail, which can cause the car to overheat or freeze up.
  • Solution: Replace the climate control system.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a reliable and affordable sports car. However, it is not without its problems. Some of the most common issues include intake manifold runner control valve failure, battery drain, alternator failure, and climate control system failure. The severity of these issues varies, but most of them can be fixed for a reasonable cost.