2006 Mazda Mazda5 Problems and Repair Histories
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Mazda Mazda5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Mazda Mazda5 | 38 Mazda5s, 9.2 months of data per Mazda5, average 69300 miles Common problem with sway bar bushings.51 |
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2006 Mazda Mazda5
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| Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 91000 | 450 | Rotors front and back replaced |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Engine stumble at low speed- reflashed pcm |
| Mar | 2013 | 2000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 35000 | 350 | Needed brake pads. Car was shaking upon braking |
| Feb | 2010 | 57000 | 400 | Thumping from front end. One rear shock, one front shock blown. Brother replaced rear and front shocks and struts for me, along with all of the bushings to eliminate a squeak. |
| Aug | 2010 | 62000 | 1100 | Air conditioner compressor and clutch bad and replaced |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Replace suspension bushings for creaking going over bumps. |
| Sep | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Clunking noise from front suspension. Ordered parts to replace front sway bar bushings per TSB 02-001/08. Also upper rear spring perch coming out. Replaced front sway bar bushings and grinded upper spring perch per tsb 02-001/08 |
| Dec | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Creaking, squeaking noise from suspension, particularly bad over bumps, but sometimes even just driving straight, particularly with people in back. Partially repaired by changing suspension bushings. (Ordered new shocks for full repair.) Replaced shocks (I think just rear shocks), which seems to have fixed the problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Clunking, rattling noise from front left suspension |
| Aug | 2012 | 56300 | 600 | Rattling noise in front suspension. Replaced sway bar bushings (front & rear), front end links, and rear shocks. Rear shock mount was partially damaged before, and broke worse once car was on a lift, necessitating replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 52080 | 0 | Shock absorber leaking fluid - replaced. |
| Aug | 2008 | 60760 | 0 | Passenger side slider doesn't unlock properly - attempted fix worked for a time and now is broken again. |
| Sep | 2008 | 62620 | 200 | Engine mount leaking fluid. |
| Mar | 2010 | 93620 | 750 | All four shock absorbers had to be replaced - even the one replaced under warranty |
| Jan | 2011 | 105400 | 200 | Front struts clunking badly |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 53000 | 427 | AC compressor seized - replaced compressor. Front struts leaking - replaced both. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Bought car used - came with broken window switches in both rear doors. Replaced under warranty. Both door actuators had failed. TSB issued, and was discovered through owner-initiated research. Replaced under warranty. Rear suspension knocking over bumps. Owner-initiated research revealed a TSB. Repaired under warranty. |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | A/C not sufficiently cold, told w/i parameters |
| Dec | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Tailgate visor on '06-'07 models tends to crack above hinges. Mazda offers free replacement of entire tailgate as part of warranty. Tailgate comes unpainted w/o glass, so paint shop needs vehicle to match paint before install. |
| Apr | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Electric PS pump failing. Began loud constant whine in February, dealer ordered parts end of March. Replaced in April. |
| Sep | 2011 | 48000 | 84 | OE shocks/struts are POS. Replaced failed LR shock & failing RR shock in driveway. Also oil change at same time. |
| Oct | 2011 | 49000 | 442 | Replaced front struts, performed alignment. |
| Dec | 2012 | 58000 | 50 | 2006 Mazda5 has legendary bad sway bushings. Front bushings been bad since 40,000 mi: evidenced by loud knocks when going over uneven surfaces. Neglect wore out end links. Replaced end links and sway bar bushings with aftermarket. All good. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | 30 | Got CEL, diagnostic at the dealer said bad thermostat. Cheapest OEM Tstat $50+shipping, chose aftermarket part for $30. Part removal requires access to top and bottom of engine compartment, scrapes your forearms. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 73000 | 200 | Rear wheels out of alignment, tires worn on inside. The upper control arms were replaced with adjustable arms and a rear alignment was done. |
| Jan | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Mazda navigation is out-of-sync. Periodically provides incorrect routes and plots vehicle several miles from actual location. Dealer could not replicate but I have photographed and videotaped problem and just need to find time to reschedule. Annoyed. |
| Mar | 2010 | 51000 | 0 | Rear wiper dropped out of alignment. Took to dealer and they readjusted on the spot. Also replaced defective ship knob. |
| Sep | 2011 | 66000 | 350 | Front brake pads + rotors |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 81220 | 0 | knocking/clunking sound changing gears 1-2nd only |
| Apr | 2011 | 88660 | 2000 | Loose or worn torsion bar Replaced pads and rotors |
| Jan | 2013 | 130200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 51000 | 200 | replaced motor mount |
| Dec | 2010 | 56000 | 600 | replaced front struts due to right front strut leaking |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 14260 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 39060 | 0 | Squeaky front suspension when temperatures below freezing (bushings replaced). |
| Mar | 2009 | 42160 | 0 | Squeaky suspension bushings, front and back. |
| May | 2009 | 43400 | 0 | Noisy rear shocks replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Engine mount replaced |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | 15k maintenance + engine stumble while light acceleration (reflashed PCM) |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | actuators for right and left sliding rear doors would not fully open doors when key was pressed. They were replaced under warranty. There was a TSB for the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | A cold-weather clunking sound arose from the front suspension, which turned out to be covered under a TSB. The parts were ordered and replaced under warranty. |
| Nov | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Leaking rear shocks. |
| Dec | 2010 | 37000 | 50 | door locks not unlocking automatically. Owner replaced power lock actuator successfully. |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | 200 | Engine mount said to have failed (liquid filled) during 60k inspection - replacement ordered and received independently, but have not yet installed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 60700 | 500 | Passenger-side motor mount (liquid-filled OEM) had failed as noted at dealer. Purchased solid rubber replacement and had installed at a non-dealer mechanic. Also installed rear-camber adjustment tie-rods to resolve tire wear issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | 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 Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67000 | 100 | replaced both sliding doors' actuators. |
| Dec | 2012 | 67000 | 25 | replaced a sway bar link. fixed annoying rear end noise |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Bad liftgate strut | |
| Mar | 2010 | 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 100 | Drivers side Strut was replaced under extended warranty. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | 1500 | replace blown shock, all 4 replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 95000 | 350 | drivers side rear shock bracket broken, replaced. |
| 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 Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Though this was a recall item, we actually had the issue. The rear door latches get water in them and will freeze such that they will not latch shut. The car is not drivable when this happens (happened) because the rear doors will not latch closed. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 70000 | 30 | Headlight bulb required replacing. Problem was with retaining clip which was bent on removal and no longer holds bulb fast. |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Oil leak in left-rear suspension fixed for free by dealer during regular service. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 42980 | 600 | Driver side front suspension problem. The oil starts to leak in the morning and completely went out during day. The front suspension was replaced next day. |
| Aug | 2011 | 52080 | 250 | Left passenger door power lock starts work unstable. Sometimes it's not opening, the other times - not closing. Repaired by replacement of electric parts from door lock |
| Nov | 2011 | 53320 | 380 | One of rear shock absorbers leaked. Replaced both at the same time. |
| Apr | 2012 | 57660 | 400 | Rear brake discs are worn out. replaced pads also replaces |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Creaking in suspension when temperature falls below freezing. Dealer replaced suspension control arms and problem is fixed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | 250 | Needed new front brakes and rotors |
| Sep | 2012 | 68000 | 325 | Needed new rear brakes and rotors. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | worn bushings in rear, replacement part installed. Car was rough going over slight bumps in the road. |
| Nov | 2010 | 42000 | 386 | Driver side slider door intermittently did not unlock and once would not latch. Remote controller replaced. Two weeks later the passenger side slider now has the same problem. |
| Dec | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Repeat trip both sliding doors occasionally will not unlock or latch when closed. If door does not latch repeated vibration from closing will correct the problem. If locked the door will unlock after several driving cycles. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 46000 | 1300 | rear shocks not working; replaced all 4 shocks |
| Mazda Mazda5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Failure of electric power steering pump Squeaks, crunches on cold days - Removed hubs, greased all axles |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 42780 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 43400 | 6986 | Engine died.The cam-rod bearing went. I previously had it at a dealer and they did a 2 hour engine service, found nothing. The noise got progressively worse so took it back to another dealer and they told me your engine is going to die. |
| Jan | 2012 | 43400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Everything else, repair | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | BATTERY DEAD. CAUSED BY INTERNAL SHORT. REPLACED BATTERY NO CHARGE | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | ROTATE TIRES | |
| Oct | 2007 | 10 | Electrical, other than above, repair NO START LEAKING BATTERY REPLACED..BROKEN BATTERY TRAY CRACKED PARTS ORDERED | |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | REPLACE BATTERY TRAY | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | BATTERY DRAIN FROM DVD IN SLEEP MODE...DISCONNECT AND HELD FOR 4 DAYS PER FACTORY REP. REFERRED BY DISTRICT REP TINA SILVERMAN...T/OK | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | REWIRE SENSOR IN DVD PLAYER. PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN WHEN IN SLEEP MODE. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | FRONT STABILIZER BUSHINGS...REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY | |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | 438 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON CAUSE:DTC P2407 CODE, TEST LDP FAILED. REPLACED LEK DETECTION PUMP REST PCM CLEAT CODES. T/OK PARTS $182.88 LABOR $220.00 TAX $35.25 TOTAL $438.13 |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 35640 | 212 | Rear door locks worked occasionally, and after reading about others having this problem, we finally had our independent mechanic replace the controller and actuator. Special order Mazda parts were used. |
| Oct | 2012 | 37400 | 40 | Passenger rear seat lever for back recline and seat tip forward was jammed down and almost inoperative. Parts were removed, straightened, and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 97300 | 150 | Altnernator replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 70000 | 820 | Replaced struts front and rear. Replaced front passenger engine mount. |
| May | 2011 | 87000 | 1200 | AC was not cooling, compressor had failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 53000 | 250 | Rear brakes replaced and rotors turned. |
| Oct | 2012 | 60000 | 75 | Check engine light went on. Computer said we needed a new thermostat. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | 300 | Control arm had to be replaced. The symptom was a loud clunking sound when a made left turns. There is still a clunking sound that comes from the right side of the car when I go over bumps. I'm taking it in this weekend to get that fixed. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 132000 | 105 | Rear liftgate latch/lock assembly failed. Liftgate would not stay closed. This is supplied as a complete assembly, fairly easily replaced through interior access panel. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 146320 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 146320 | 100 | Air Conditioner stopped working. Informed that replacement required. Chose not to proceed due to excessive cost. A while back: Complete engine failure, required replacement at 117,000 km. Mazda refused any action. |
| Mar | 2012 | 146320 | 0 | Transmission requires replacement. Opted to replace vehicle due to multiple problems with vehicle. |
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | Ignition coil replaced under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Replaced upper engine mount because of leak. Fixed under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Replaced front lower control arms and stabilizer bushings for front suspension noise. Replaced under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Brake lamp switch bad. Replaced under warranty | |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | CEL came on. Have not pulled code yet. Checked fuel cap. Will wait 1 full tank to see if light goes out. |
| Jul | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Got CEL. Pulled code - P0126 - Bad thermostat. Will order OEM part and attempt to replace myself. |
| Dec | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 67500 | 70 | Replaced right rear shock. |
| Aug | 2009 | 74000 | 0 | Right rear shock blown. Replaced with KYB unit. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 22320 | 0 | Crunching problem when car goes over bumps. Control arm was replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Broken manual driver seat height adjuster. Engine occasionally hesitates. Squeaking belt with AC on. Squeak from rear of vehicle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 39680 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 42160 | 0 | Key fob stopped functioning, and a new battery did not solve the problem, so I was given a new key fob. |
| Aug | 2009 | 53320 | 0 | Squeal in wet conditions is complained about for a second time but since there is no rain, the dealer cannot reproduce it. A complaint is logged with the dealer regarding the steering wheel audio controls, which are beginning to perform incorrect functions, such as volume changing track etc. I realize that the squeal happens when the AC is on, and suggest this to the dealer. They claim to have never checked that as a possibility, and find that it is indeed the culprit. The AC tensioner and belt are replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2009 | 56420 | 275 | Replaced both headlights myself. Very hard to access. Replaced right rear shock. Latest of many suspension problems. (Others before joined.) I had the right rear lock motor replaced, since it stopped working with the key fob and interior power switch. |
| Dec | 2009 | 58900 | 820 | Replaced both rear struts. Car was showing signs of rust on both rear wheel wells despite being rust proofed yearly, undercoated and paint-protected at the dealership. Mazda refused warranty coverage because it had not perforated the sheet metal! Dealer begrudgingly covered it |
| Mar | 2010 | 62000 | 0 | passenger side power door lock broken. |
| Jan | 2011 | 73160 | 0 | Right rear power door lock broken |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Car is severely rusting, Mazda refuses to acknowledge the problem despite being rust proofed, undercoated and resprayed every two years at the dealership. Door lock motor and power widow motor. Transmission starting to slip. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 26660 | 0 | Mechanic found The oil pan was leaking. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37200 | 250 | Squeak caused by idler pully on Steering replaced the pully. extended warrenty paid half the costs. |
| Jun | 2012 | 37200 | 500 | Replaced shock mount on driver side rear |
| Mar | 2013 | 42160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Reflash |
| Jun | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Resurface rotors |
| Sep | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | front stabilizer bushings |
| Aug | 2011 | 34000 | 391 | Replace rear shocks |
| Aug | 2012 | 37300 | 600 | brakes rotors |
| May | 2013 | 40000 | 100 | motor mount |
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Front and rear swaybar links replaced to repair creaking suspension over speed bumps. Machined front rotors to repair brake pulsation. |
| Apr | 2008 | 14880 | 0 | Engine oil pan leaking. |
| Mar | 2009 | 20460 | 0 | a/c belt squeel. Brake pulsation. |
| Dec | 2012 | 44020 | 135 | replaced front brake pads and rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 40000 | 0 | leaking rear struts |
| Oct | 2007 | 43000 | 0 | Replaced rear struts. (MK) |
| Dec | 2011 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Front bushings replaced (both wheels) due to squeaking, problem fixed. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | 3rd row driver's side headrest locking clip replaced - never was functional and didn't keep headrest up | |
| Nov | 2007 | 16080 | 0 | Rear bushings replaced due to squeaking (both wheels) |
| Dec | 2007 | 16740 | 0 | Rear springs squeaking - dealer ordered new bushings for front and rear springs and changed both (front had been changed a year earlier). |
| Mar | 2009 | 30380 | 75 | Front and rear bushings replaced on Mazda's replacement program for 06 M5's. Original repair in 2006 was before the model wide program - squeaks returned, replaced with better bushings this time. Transmission fluid flushed - dealer shop noticed it was dirty and needed replaced. There is no preset schedule, but this is surprisingly early for this fluid to need changed based on driver experience. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 16120 | 0 | Had a noisy rear sliding door looked at. The dealer to this day has not been able to pin point what the problem is, but the noise is pretty noticeable when going over bumps in the road. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | replace front control arms | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | replaced rear sway bar bushings | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | L/R shock replaced | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | replaced both rear sway end links | |
| Sep | 2008 | 413 | replace both front brake rotors and brake pads: replace left front strut and link assembly | |
| Mar | 2009 | 34100 | 0 | Loud squeak coming from windshield. They are aware of the problem but waiting for okay from district rep to replace. Sliding doors would not close after washing of vehicle. Ordered parts and replaced but now the door will not stay open on its catch assembly. |
| Apr | 2009 | 35340 | 0 | Loud squeaking noise from windshield in cold weather. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Seat rail broke - you couldn't recline the front seat. |
| Oct | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Issue with door locking/unlocking - remotes not working |
| Sep | 2011 | 44000 | 85 | A seat belt restraint broke |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | warranty replace front bushings on suspension | |
| Oct | 2009 | 51460 | 400 | Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 78000 | 455 | Engine hesitation at low rpm, sometimes stalls. Vibration at highway speed. Replaced No.3 engine mount. Driver-side front strut had a blown seal/oil leak. Replaced both front struts. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 44300 | 0 | Rear suspension was "bottoming out". |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Passenger sliding door would not - unlock ( at times ). |
| Feb | 2011 | 50500 | 150 | Passenger side sliding door would not lock. |
| Mar | 2011 | 52000 | 150 | Sliding doors would not lock / unlock. Replaced both sliding door actuators. |
| Mar | 2012 | 60000 | 300 | Replaced one engine mount which was leaking fluid. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Rear driver side door lock failed, would not lock or unlock. Repaired under warranty. |
| Oct | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Noisy suspension bushings were replaced under TSB. |
| Apr | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Rear passenger side door lock failed. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 54000 | 0 | Front suspension bushings replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 58000 | 0 | Front suspension bushings replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | Front suspension bushings lubed. |
| Aug | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Front suspension bushings/control arms/sway bar and bushings replaced. They also swapped the R/F strut and both strut bearings and spring isolators. Problem finally fixed. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 50000 | 350 | Right rear sliding door lock would not open dependably using remote. |
| Feb | 2010 | 55500 | 180 | Brake interlock solenoid broke. |
| Jan | 2011 | 64000 | 282 | Had car in for 60k mile service. Discovered defective cooling system temperature regulator. |
| May | 2011 | 66000 | 1252 | Both front struts had to be replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 69000 | 300 | The driver's side sliding passenger door handle stopped working |
| Nov | 2011 | 69700 | 177 | damaged front sway bar bushings |
| Nov | 2012 | 77000 | 150 | Left rear passenger sliding door does not always unlock when using remote. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 86000 | 110 | failed door lock solenoid. |
| Mar | 2010 | 100000 | 500 | replace struts and shocks. |
| Jun | 2010 | 105000 | 300 | brake rotor warp - new installed. replaced sway bar bushings. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | The suspension was a lot stiffer lately for all 4 wheels and were making noises. The dealer replaced 2 front struts so I guess I will have to go for 2 rear struts later in the year (the 2 rear were not "worn out" as bad as the 2 front struts. |
| Feb | 2011 | 44300 | 0 | Rear suspension was stiff and noisy. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 15500 | 0 | Dealer (Ajax Mazda) replaced the lower control arms as they noticed the sqweak, done under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Mazda5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 41000 | 0 | Front sway bar bushing worn and making noise. Replaced sway bar bushing and noise is gone. Sway bar bushing replaced during trip 2. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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