2008 Mazda Mazda5 Problems and Repair Histories

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.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	29760		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	31380	600	It has a chronic stalling problem at low speeds and if I take my foot off the gas. They attempted to fix the throttle, air exchange, and now it is a computer problem that affects the entire workings of the car
Aug	2012	35580	200	I was quoted approx. $1,000.00 to fix the suspension by one shop. I took it to a different repair shop and paid substantially less to replace the tie rod! It also has the recurrent stalling problem again! My Mazda5 has been in the shop 14 times for this problem.
Sep	2012	36580		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	66000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	70000	0	Recall for power steering
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	53000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	55000	0	Sliding door needed lube Front Passenger Window seal was defective and noisy
Dec	2011	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	Replace driver side electric window switch controlling passenger side window. Warranty repair at no cost.
Aug	2011	35000	0	Thermostat failure, sticking. Replaced.
Jun	2012	40000	100	Brake light switch failure at brake pedal. (Car will not go into gear if brake electrical circuit does not complete.)
Jan	2013	46300	800	Replace all struts and shocks; known defect occurring normally around 30,000 miles.
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	Sliding door stuck in cold weather. Dealer said moisture froze inside the mechanism. They replaced some internal part and it worked ok
Apr	2009		0	Water leaked into trunk when it rained. Apparently the body shop forgot to replace some rubber seal. They installed it and its water tight now
Mar	2011		0	Creaking sound from rear suspension. Dealer said both rear shocks were leaking oil. Both replaced under warranty
May	2011	35000	0	Replaced sway bar bushings per TSB Both rear shocks leaking oil. Replaced under warranty creaky passenger side sliding door
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	69000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	70300	1500	engine mount broken
Mar	2012	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	33000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	48700	0	Low coolant tripped CEL, turns out thermostat was failed closed. Dealer replaced thermostat and performed power steering pump and engine mount campaign. Dealer covered all repair work under warranty though I thought it was outside time.
Mar	2013	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	47740		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	47740	500	Change rear suspension. Shocks were leaking oil.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	-air conditioning vent on passenger's side directional clip/handle fell off -headrest on front passenger side had broken stay so it would not notch into place if adjusted -Oil pan seal was discovered to have a slow leak. Needed dissassembling and resea
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008		0	Fix power window module in left passenger sliding door
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2013	86000		First odometer entry
May	2013	86000	0	passenger window wouldnt go up. removed driver and passenger switches,disassembled,cleaned,reassembled.works fine now.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	36000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	43000	65	Replacing headlights on this car is difficult for the amateur. I had to take the car to a shop to have the bulbs replaced. They are held in with small clips and an inexperienced person will take a long time to get the job done.
Mar	2013	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	74000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	74000	80	The car started having issues with grinding as we were driving, resulting in two error lights showing up. Fluid was black, transmission could go at any time. Mechanic did quick fix...complete repair would have been $2,500.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	45880		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	47120	0	Driving in the city, the car gave a "lurch" just before it was about to gear up. Then the engine light and AT lights came on. Stopped and turned off the car and the AT light went off. Wire had gotten loose going to the transmission. Wire tightened. Drove on the highway, at 110, the car lurched again and started to rev in the high 3000 - low 4000. Replaced transmission solenoid. When I picked it up, it "lurched" again, within 5 km's of the dealership but they were already closed.
Apr	2011	47740	0	Replaced transmission module.
Mar	2013	63240		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	42000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	44000	0	Rear defroster was not working. Rear glass replaced. However, it leaked after repair, so repair was done agan.
May	2011	46000	30	Creaking sound from rear on driver's side that coincides with movement in rear suspension. Mechanic could not find any leaks or loose items and declared the car safe to drive.
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	63000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	63000	0	Left rear shock as soon as I got the car, Monroe brand (KYB and Koni are not yet available but will be, I just couldn't wait that long).
Mar	2011	76000	470	Rear left caliper leak
Oct	2012	101000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	15000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	21000	0	AM portion of the radio/CD system stopped working. FM reception was fine, as was CD playback. Only the AM reception stopped (no stations could be tuned in).
Apr	2012	32700	49	Left rear shock mount broke. Removed wheel, shock and mount. Replaced all. Right rear shock mount broke within 2 weeks, so replaced it also. Shocks themselves appear to be fine.
Dec	2012	38000		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 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 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.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010		0	Grease rubber bushings on swaybar
Sep	2010	28000	55	Changed rear upper camber arms to adjustable arms (SPC). Change transmission fluid.
Jun	2011	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	20000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	35000	75	Brake rotors warped, this has been a long-term issue with this car. Mazda agreed to replace the rotors and pads if I paid labor of $75. The rotors had already been machined early in the car's life for warpage.
Feb	2013	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	8000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	21000	0	Sound from rear suspension - leaking rear damper was discovered. Rear damper replaced
Aug	2012	38500	145	Check engine light was on ($99 to diagnose), the fuel tank cap was releasing vapor, replaced ($45).
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	60140		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	71340	20	Mud flaps on front tore and dangled. Made noise against wheels. Simply removed flaps, rather than repaired them. The brakes squeak very loudly under some circumstances. Mechanic said they didn't do it while they were driving but it wasn't a problem.
Feb	2011	73160	300	Rear Shocks blown. They were replaced.
Sep	2011	96100	600	AC quit working - this shop doesn't fix AC units. Brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, calipers needed to be repaired - they had come apart on two of the brakes.
Apr	2012	119040	320	The passenger wheel bearing was bad and made a very loud vibration sound. It was replaced.
May	2012	122140	420	Driver front wheel bearings failed - noise and vibration. It was replaced. Rear sway bars were loose. Passenger front wheel bearing failed - noticed by mechanic, no noise. This was just replaced at another shop, so no repair attempted since it should be under warranty.
Jul	2012	127940	2400	gears 1 and 4 burnt up, constant slipping, transmission ran in a
Sep	2012	133300	650	Rotors warped wheel bearing replaced
Nov	2012	138000	50	The bracket for the low beam light broke and wouldn't hold the bulb in.
May	2013	156860	389	This was the 4th wheel bearing to fail on this car.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	22000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	58000	260	Both rear shocks had blown - but did not have anything happen that would ordinarily blow them - heavy load + large bump/pothole. I believe the Mazda5 design stresses the suspension and hence shocks wear prematurely.
Aug	2011	74000	275	A/C intermittent. My mechanic tested refrigerant, looked for leaks, air remained was cool. After another 48 hr I noticed a pattern:Temp gauge way up intermittently: a/c was cutting out because of engine overheating. New thermostat fixed it.
Sep	2012	98000	882	A/T (Auto.Transmission) light came on; local garage found P0744 and P0841 codes; brought to dealer who said trans needed replacement. Have extend warranty;waited 2 wks for part. Only paid deductible; dealer found other issues-see other posts Also discovered broken #3 motor mount. Also discovered blown front struts. Paid separate deductible under extended warranty. Also discovered blown rear shocks when at dealer to replace transmission - but these were under warranty from my local shop; brought car there for replacement. Only paid labor.
Mar	2013	108000	0	Car is burning synthetic oil at rate of 1 quart per 1,000 miles (1k miles.) Two different garages checked & found no leaks. They independently advised me to trade-in vehicle, as repairs for this are too extensive.
Apr	2013	108000	0	Traded car because burning oil.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	43000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	49000	500	Noise from front suspension, sway bar needed to be replaced!
Feb	2011	52000	0	front brake pads replaced, rotors rotated
Jun	2011	56000		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 Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	43400		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	44020	202	tire wear shows rear end toe in ( /- ). Noise in rear, esp over bumps. Shop found broken rear shock, and replaced bushings. Vent airflow direction controller tab on pssgr side/nr window fell off. Happened once before, but found part and re-installed. This time, replacing it altogether. Car burned 1 litre of oil since last service. Tipped up with 20W50 between oil changes. Told to monitor condition and see if continues.
Nov	2010	45620	600	Part replaced.
Mar	2011	48980	600	Broken rear spring/shock and worn bushings. Other side done previously and front end will probably need it eventually.  Broken door handle on driver's side sliding door. Water gets into channel and can make door stick if it freezes. Handle broke when attempting to open door. Initially asked to pay for it, but was covered by warranty when owner asked.
Aug	2011	53940	91	Car rear still making noise as a result of TSB manufacturing issue - weld bead interferes with spring movement, causing rubbing and damage. Weld bead needed to be smoothed to <2mm so it does not bind spring action.
Jun	2012	58900	519	Broken shocks, again. Only got 25,000 miles on these ones. Company agreed to pay for the parts, but charged for the service. Broken engine mount. Engine mount redesigned. Covered under warranty (drivetrain 100,000km).
Jan	2013	63240		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	49000		First odometer entry
May	2012	56500	165	OEM battery replaced.
Mar	2013	66000		Most recent odometer entry.