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Mazda Mazda5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | The horn had stopped working. The dealer replaced the horn at no cost under warranty. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 7000 | 0 | CEL and evap leak code 0455. Dealer replaced solenoid. |
2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 13300 | 0 | Fuel tank would overflow when filled all the way up. Diagnosed as a faulty return valve. New fuel tank ordered and installed under warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Exterior passenger door handle, driver's side of vehicle, ripped off in cold, icy conditions. Replaced at dealership. Covered by insurance. |
| Apr | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | All ext. glass surfaces affected by orange peel. Have tried cleaning using Invisible Glass, vinegar, Bon Ami, alcohol, GooGone, Zaino glass polish; no effect. Local, then regional tech called in, then sent national. Awaiting next step. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Creaking/knocking from sliding doors and rear hatch. Diagnosed as "stiction" by dealer tech. All doors and hatch lubricated. Mazda National technicians diagnosed the glass issue as "caused by exterior influences", therefore would not speculate as to the solution. |
| Feb | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 6300 | 0 | Water leak due to debris inside front windshield cowl |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Rotors were warped causing steering wheel shimmy when braking. There was a TSB for the rotor replacement, and brake pads were not replaced as they only had 25 percent wear according to the dealer. |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 3900 | 0 | REAR SUSPENSION MAKES SQUEAK SOUND WHEN DRIVEN ON HUMPS. REPLACED BUSHING STILL MAKES THE SOUND |
| Mar | 2013 | 17980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 14880 | 200 | Problem with rear bushings --> caused creaking over even minor road imperfections. Replaced under warranty, now no noise. |
| Jul | 2012 | 32080 | 0 | Lining around front windshield had come out; pushed back into place. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 27000 | 40 | Headlights. |
| Dec | 2010 | 54000 | 370 | Rear shocks were leaking and had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 106000 | 0 | Went 106,000 before having to replace brake pads for the first time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 3700 | 0 | Left rear tail light mounted crooked, not flush with bodywork. Dealer re-installed. Left wiper hit edge of windshield frame with a loud click on High speed. Dealer adjusted, but problem persists. |
| Sep | 2012 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 9920 | 0 | Rear shocks were found to be "bouncy" by dealership during routine maintenance visit. Replaced under warranty at no cost to owner. Poor fuel economy observed by owner. Dealer performed diagnostics and reflashed ECU, but said many Mazdas are still "breaking in" up until 20000-25000km and the fuel economy may remain poor. |
| Aug | 2011 | 12080 | 0 | Raised the issue again with dealer during routine oil change. Was told to keep logs and document fuel consumption. Dealer offered to take matter up with Mazda Canada if it persists. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 18600 | 0 | Warped rotor, front driver side. |
| Jan | 2012 | 40880 | 0 | One rear shock was worn out. |
| Jun | 2012 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 18700 | 0 | Weatherstripping around front windshield loose. Visor clip broken. |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | fuel filler door would not stay closed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 65700 | 178 | Valve stem rotted apart. Had to replace stem and sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 9280 | 0 | Right rear shock and rear swaybar bushings replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 15740 | 0 | Squeaky rear suspension |
| Mar | 2013 | 30380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | The gas cap would not release, I've found other reports of similar issues on these cars now that I've looked. This happened while low on gas and trying to fill up. Luckily, I had enough gas to make it to the dealer, where they replaced my gas cap. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 19300 | 0 | Excessive vibration and strong smell of clutch burning in stop-and-go traffic |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Blown left rear shock absorber |
| Jun | 2011 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda5
Engine not specified
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Drivers side behind seat pocket seam came loose. Mazda dealer in Medford, OR did a great job, changed the whole seat cover. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Rear suspension was groaning and squeaking over large impacts. Stabilizer bar links were bad and replaced under warranty. Front brakes pulsating under heavy braking. Rotors resurfaced by dealer under warranty |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Factory remote start began malfunctioning, vehicle would not stay running and would restart multiple times. Tach sensing signal for remote start adjusted. no problems since. |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Clockspring circuit failed within 2 hours of leaving dealership, causing horn to sound until it burned out. It was repaired under warranty, of course. From what I can tell, this is an extremely rare occurrence, but was very disappointing to say the least. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Gas cap broke - a known problem (bad lot of caps), and quickly replaced under warranty. Annoying and inconvenient, nevertheless. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Faulty emissions valve - got stuck in open position. |
| Aug | 2010 | 26500 | 0 | During routine maintenance, I had rattle coming from rear of car diagnosed as defective shock absorber. Part was ordered and will be installed in 2 weeks. All covered by warranty. Right rear shock. |
| Dec | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Left rear shock replaced. Right front wheel bearings became noisy and had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | 240 | Rear shocks replaced again. Second time since I bought the car. |
| Dec | 2012 | 74000 | 400 | Front stabilizer linkages and bushings needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Knocking in right rear suspension, covered by TSB. Intermittent O2 sensor |
| Oct | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Scraping noise during driving. Diagnosed as worn out front wheel bearings. Considered excessively early and replaced under warranty by dealer. The bearing problem had caused rotor damage, which was also repaired by dealer as courtesy. |
| Dec | 2010 | 19000 | 50 | Headlight bulb, replacement took 45 minutes. |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Two leaking rear shock absorbers (which led to "fish tailing"), worn shock bushings (rattling sounds during driving). Shocks, bushings and struts replaced under warranty. |
| May | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Repeated failure of left headlight (3 times within 2 months). Suspected lamp socket problem. Socket replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Gas cap replaced. Not sure if they ever issued a recall, but all of the 07 and 08's had significant problems (at least it was a notable thread on the message boards) with the caps jamming. |
| Apr | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Replaced the driver's side front strut |
| Sep | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Check engine light on trip to Yosemite, Mazda cleared the code and it did not return...attributed to temp and elevation extremes affecting gas cap seal. |
| Dec | 2012 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 4700 | 25 | LOF Popping noise over bumps in front end: Retorqued mounting bolts for cowl panel (Under hood) |
| Dec | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | TSB for bushing squeaking, crunching and clunking. All bushings were replaced and greased in accordance with TSB, but squeaking/crunching happened again about a week after. Problem is associated with extreme cold weather. |
| Feb | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Per TS Bulletin No: 02-001/08, Had to have rear stabilizer bushings replaced even though my car VIN did not fall within the supposed affected vehicle list. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 7440 | 0 | The "pin" that holds the all-weather mat in place was loose. The screw was lost some time during the winter. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Noise from back suspension when 3rd row is used or vehicle is loaded Creaking noise from windshield/dashboard when outside temperature is cold. Fabric separating from door panel. |
| May | 2009 | 36000 | 40 | clicking noise at slow speeds from under vec over uneven pavement material on inside door panels of both front doors is coming loose |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 620 | 0 | Suspension noises in cold days. Dealer replaced suspension bushings. |
| Dec | 2008 | 4960 | 70 | Replaced rear suspension bushing with newer ones. |
| Jun | 2011 | 21700 | 145 | Replace front axle bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34720 | 400 | replace front disk pad and rotor |
| Apr | 2013 | 35340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 16120 | 0 | Changer mécanisme du siège conducteur |
| Mar | 2008 | 27000 | 190 | Oil change, wheel alignement, replace purge seleoide |
| May | 2008 | 28520 | 0 | Moteur semble couper 1 seconde en acceleration lors du démarage |
| Jun | 2011 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Sway bar and control arm bushings are defective and have been redesigned according to TSB. Bushings make loud creaking noises, especially during cold weather. Drivetrain makes a buzzing sound while decelerating in gear, usually between 2500-3500 RPM. Dealer inspected all heat shields and areas around engine and transmission and found nothing wrong, but admits that buzzing does exist. |
| Apr | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Swaybar bushings replaced Drivetrain makes a buzzing sound while decelerating in gear, usually between 2500-3500 RPM. Dealer inspected all heat shields and areas around engine and transmission and found nothing wrong, but admits that buzzing does exist. Key fob remotes work intermittently. Asked for repair or replacement per Mazda TSB. Complaint was ignored by dealer and no repair was attempted. |
| Apr | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Suspension rattles, knocks, and squeaks. Repaired according to TSB 02-001/008. Replaced F&R control arms, F&R end links, spring seat and front spring. Power door lock on rear passenger door stopped working - lock assembly & actuator replaced. Door lock remotes work intermittently. Reflashed PCM to newest program to increase fuel efficiency. When vehicle is at idle, turning the steering wheel causes a noticeable dimming of headlights and slowing of HVAC blower, appearing to indicate insufficient alternator output. Dealer claimed this operation was normal. |
| May | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Rattles and pops from suspension over uneven surfaces, audible at speeds under 10 mph. |
| Nov | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Same suspension noises as previous; this time the upper shock mounts were replaced. Noises are now different, but still present. Power door lock on rear drivers door will not unlock after several presses of the remote button, especially when cold. Dealer could not replicate. Loud clicking/tapping sound from front wheel area during right turns. |
| Dec | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Popping and rattle sounds over bumps. New upper shock mount bolts ordered. Upper shock mounts, bolts, and spacers replaced. Noises cleared. |
| Jan | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Very squeaky suspension in cold weather. Bushings at every wheel replaced. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 6820 | 0 | Squeaky suspension in cold weather (below 0 C). Lower suspension arms in front and rear stabilizer bushings replaced. Problem still exists. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 20000 | 0 | ignition switch sometimes doesn't recogize that the key has been removed so it chimes at you. Replaced ignition switch |
| Aug | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | drivers window wouldn't roll down. They were unable to duplicate since it rolled down fine and they said they didn't do anything. passenger door lock doesn't always unlock. Shop couldn't duplicate so no fix was made. |
| Dec | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | actuator for the passenger side slider wasn't unlocking the door. |
| Apr | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Flashed computer for a stumble at idle problem when cold. |
| Sep | 2008 | 48000 | 0 | Driver's door had wind noise. New weather stripping installed by dealer. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Suspension bushings noise in cold weather |
| Feb | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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