Mazda MAZDA5 Reliability Problems

MAZDA5 owners have made 80 complaints over 10 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 13th in overall reliability out of 19 Mazda models, with real suspension and transmission concerns.

The Most Common MAZDA5 Problem

A list of some of the most common issues MAZDA5 owners have to deal with.

  1. Valve Stem Corrosion and TPMS Warnings

    Mazda owners are experiencing warning lights, valve stem corrosions, and sudden tire blowouts that can all be traced to issues with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Law firms are currently gathering information about potential cl…

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What MAZDA5 Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

MAZDA5 Generations

The MAZDA5 has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2006–2011).

MAZDA5 Key Numbers

  1. 80 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 194 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 6 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent MAZDA5 News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Heads up, Mazda owners! The automaker just announced a recall of 2.2 million vehicles with rear hatches that can come crashing down.

    Mazda says the vehicles don't have enough of a corrosion protective coating on the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch gas lift supports. Without enough corrosion protection, the dampers can be affected by water containing road salt and cause the dampers to break.…

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