2007 Mazda Mazda5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Mazda Mazda5 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 6th of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Steering complaints (34% of all reports) and a related power steering recall drive most of the concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #6 of 11 Mazda5 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 61
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2007 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering21 (34%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (28%)
- Engine8 (13%)
- Structure & Body6 (10%)
- Electrical System5 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
- Other4 (7%)
- Airbags3 (5%)
- Brakes3 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel can become unresponsive at highway speed, in one case during a lane change at 77 mph, leading to loss of control.
- Brakes reportedly failed while driving between 35-40 mph, followed by smoke and flames from underneath the vehicle.
- Front and rear airbags did not deploy in a moderate-speed frontal and side impact, resulting in occupant injury.
- Automatic transmission stalls intermittently when accelerating from a stop, especially on uphill grades, and the engine briefly loses power around 20 mph.
- Front wheels reportedly split after driving over rough pavement.
- Owners report the vehicle catching fire near the passenger side underneath the hood while driving.
2007 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V374000Aug 12, 2010Steering215,000 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
2007 compared with other Mazda5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Mazda5 a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 6th out of 11 model years, with a Caution verdict driven mainly by steering complaints.
- Does the 2007 Mazda Mazda5 have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 10V374000 covers 2007-2009 Mazda5 and Mazda3 vehicles for a condition that could cause sudden loss of power steering assist.
- What is the top problem area for the 2007 Mazda5?
- Steering complaints make up 34% of all reports for this year, followed by suspension, wheels and tires issues at 28%.
- Is the 2007 Mazda5 better or worse than other years?
- It ranks 6th worst of 11 years tracked. Years like 2008 and 2009 have higher Complaint Index scores (90 and 100) and Avoid verdicts, while 2013-2015 score lower with Good or Best verdicts.
- At what mileage do 2007 Mazda5 problems typically appear?
- Steering complaints show a median mileage at failure of 73,594.5 miles, while suspension issues showed a lower median of 28,713 miles.