Mazda MAZDA5 years to avoid
More than twice the MAZDA5's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mazda MAZDA5 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mazda MAZDA5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda MAZDA5 problems
All model years combined.
- Steering101
- Tires59
- Suspension57
- Engine43
- Brakes39
- Body36
- Electrical25
- Airbags25
- Transmission23
- Wheels19
- Fuel system18
- Locks11
Mazda MAZDA5 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 92 | 9 | Brakes | 45,000 | 1 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 90 | 12 | Brakes | 79,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 81 | 24 | Brakes | 38,000 | 1 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 71 | 37 | Fuel system | 43,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 59 | 57 | Airbags | 56,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 55 | 64 | Steering | 42,305 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 54 | 67 | Steering | 39,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 57 | 61 | Steering | 65,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 48 | 78 | Suspension | 51,000 | 2 | 5 | Avoid |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mazda MAZDA5
What years of the Mazda MAZDA5 should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the Mazda MAZDA5's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 78, mostly about suspension and tires.
What is the best year for a used Mazda MAZDA5?
2015, 2014 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 12 and 24).
What is the most common problem with the Mazda MAZDA5?
Steering, with 101 complaints across all years, followed by tires (59) and suspension (57).
How many recalls does the Mazda MAZDA5 have?
5 recalls between 2006 and 2016. The 2009 model year has the most, with 2.
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