Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Outback Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Mazda Mazda5 or Subaru Outback reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Mazda Mazda5 and the Subaru Outback truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Mazda Mazda5 and Subaru Outback reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Mazda Mazda5 and the Subaru Outback were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda5 and the Subaru Outback have been recently.
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Mazda Mazda5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Mazda Mazda5
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| Reliability and Durability of the Mazda Mazda5: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Recommended by Consumer Reports for reliability |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hoping it will hold up better than an "American" car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Typical Mazda reliability: durable and inexpensive to maintain over a long period of time. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I liked that it is made in Japan, which in my previous experience has resulted in very high quality construction and a lack of defects and problems down the road. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Mazda Mazda5: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
PRESENT RECALL ON MAZDA 5 AND 3 P/S SYSTEM |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Replaced the rear suspension twice, front suspension once. Know Mazda 5 problem, Mazda is doing nothing about it |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Dash has a high-frequency rattle/buzz on deceleration, accessory belt squeels constantly in the rain, tires are visibly wearing away at a quick rate |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
OEM tires wore out < 35,000 miles, transmission fluid needed flushed at 40,000 miles |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Outback Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Subaru Outback.
