https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda Mazda5. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:49:35 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2145320 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT All of the door handles and locks have loosened and fallen off. Sliding door will not latch now. Hatch on rear has lost suspension. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2135634 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2135635 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2117150 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2007 mazda5 power steering stopped worked abruptly while turning on a major highway. The sudden change in steering nearly caused an accident. I checked the ODB reader for codes but none were present. Then it happened again the next day in a similar situation, the power steering shut off but this time we were able to see the dash light for the power steering failure come on. It kicked back in a https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2033712 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT I bought this vehicle as is, about 2 months past, after driving it home I felt after pressing the Brakes pedal that it is not responding until I press 2 or 3 times. I went bnack to the dealer the next day and made a complain. They sent me to their Mechanic who diagnosed the problem to be the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Assembly. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-2027634 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Sentury Touring (Discount Tire) 205/55/R16. Both front tires have inner wear to the point of shredding in the same location on *both* front tires. Both tires went out at the same time and could have caused a serious accident. Discount tire stated it was an alignment issue. The alignment shop (30 minutes after new tires were installed after dual blowout) stated that my alignment was perfectly with https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1988023 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering logs all the way up it locks all the way up, likes flicker and go out, but then it goes away after a few https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1988024 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering logs all the way up it locks all the way up, likes flicker and go out, but then it goes away after a few https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1988025 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering logs all the way up it locks all the way up, likes flicker and go out, but then it goes away after a few https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1961657 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT On several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. It seems to mostly happen when I’m slowing down or when I’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. I have to put the vehicle into park and restart it. Twice while slowing down for a red light. Twice immediately after making a right https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1961658 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT On several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. It seems to mostly happen when I’m slowing down or when I’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. I have to put the vehicle into park and restart it. Twice while slowing down for a red light. Twice immediately after making a right https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1961659 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT On several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. It seems to mostly happen when I’m slowing down or when I’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. I have to put the vehicle into park and restart it. Twice while slowing down for a red light. Twice immediately after making a right https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1959347 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed. The other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the Mazda 5 immediately had smoke and flames under the hood. Thankfully, all four occupants immediately exited the vehicle to safety. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1959348 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed. The other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the Mazda 5 immediately had smoke and flames under the hood. Thankfully, all four occupants immediately exited the vehicle to safety. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1959349 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed. The other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the Mazda 5 immediately had smoke and flames under the hood. Thankfully, all four occupants immediately exited the vehicle to safety. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1919872 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1919873 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1919874 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1903951 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Weld failure can cause the board to tip and dump the user on the ground. This is a hazard because this piece of equipment is design for disabled users who can't stand. User found the cracked weld before it broke completely. The board was sagging from horizontal. I notified the manufacturer, then had the part repaired by a local fabricator. I have pictures showing the failure. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1903479 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT My check engine light came on. We took it to a mechanic who hooked it up to the computer. It read DTC p2096. When the mechanic looked it up, he noticed that there was a recall issued previously on this specific problem. The description said Target EF feedback system to lean- manual and automatic transmission. When plugging in my VIN number it said it was not affected. But my question is if I'm hav https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1903480 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT My check engine light came on. We took it to a mechanic who hooked it up to the computer. It read DTC p2096. When the mechanic looked it up, he noticed that there was a recall issued previously on this specific problem. The description said Target EF feedback system to lean- manual and automatic transmission. When plugging in my VIN number it said it was not affected. But my question is if I'm hav https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1888846 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while inflating the driver’s side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to tire shop for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1858500 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1858501 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1846758 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mazda MZ5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1835001 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The car became hard to steer, and I noticed the power steering light was on. It is a safety risk due to increased difficulty steering car and a risk for myself and other drivers on the road. This just occurred today and has not been investigated by an other parties. No warning or incidents prior to steering becoming difficult. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1832533 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle ejects a significant amount of fuel from its fuel filler port during every refueling. The volume of fuel and the distance the gasoline travels in a hazardous environment poses an avoidable risk that can result in a catastrophic event with potential fatalities. In addition, the cumulative quantity of fuel needlessly spilled negatively impacts the environment at a time of heightened en https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1827782 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT THE TCM FAILED ON THE CAR AND IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. THE DESIGN SET THE MODULE IN A LOCATION THAT OVERHEATS AND MALFUNCTIONS WHEN CONNECTION IS LOST WITH MECHANISMS THAT WARP UNDER HEAT, THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1827783 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT THE TCM FAILED ON THE CAR AND IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. THE DESIGN SET THE MODULE IN A LOCATION THAT OVERHEATS AND MALFUNCTIONS WHEN CONNECTION IS LOST WITH MECHANISMS THAT WARP UNDER HEAT, THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda5#complaint-1827784 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT THE TCM FAILED ON THE CAR AND IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. THE DESIGN SET THE MODULE IN A LOCATION THAT OVERHEATS AND MALFUNCTIONS WHEN CONNECTION IS LOST WITH MECHANISMS THAT WARP UNDER HEAT, THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE