Every time I took my car in to dealer for service I questioned the unusual early and uneven wear on the tires. They make a loud noise when driving. I had to replace the tires (toyo proxes) at 22,000 miles. The brakes have always shaken and vibrated since around 17,000 miles. This will occur at high speeds on the interstate and at low speeds. The brake pads are fine. Normal wear on all parts of vehicle. Again very unusual early warping of the rotors for no reason. I feel both are manufacturer defects and should have been replaced at no charge to me. Currently I only have 35,200 miles on my 2012 mazda and I purchased it in july of 2011. I will probably never purchase another mazda because I even purchased additional warranty coverage and they do not cover anything for you. I see other people on here have had the same complaints but when you go to the dealer to have it serviced they look at you like you have 3 heads. Todays date 10/25/2015.
The worst 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
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- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 181
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...),...
- Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
What 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 owners say
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Is the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5, fewer than a typical MAZDA5 model year.
What is the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 year score?
The 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda MAZDA5: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 have?
No recalls on record.
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