What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2006–2011) MAZDA5?

MAZDA5 owners have made 61 complaints about the 2006–2011 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 24th out of 36 Mazda generations in overall reliability, with real suspension and transmission concerns.

Compare With Other MAZDA5 Generations

Common 2006-2011 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation 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 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

2nd Generation (2006–2011) MAZDA5 Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 61 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 24th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.