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2008 Mazda Mazda5 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Mazda Mazda5, 55% of all 67 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 11 Mazda5 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 39,000 miles.

Steering complaints
37
55% of 67 complaints
All complaints this year
67
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
39,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Mazda Mazda5 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2009, latest Apr 30, 2024.

2008 Mazda Mazda5 steering complaints: complaints filed per month6Jun 2009Apr 2010Jul 2010Jan 2013May 2018Feb 2022
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Apr 2024; peak Apr 2010 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

  1. 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.

Steering complaints by Mazda5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200610 (13%)
  2. 200721 (34%)
  3. 200837 (55%)
  4. 200917 (27%)
  5. 20105 (9%)
  6. 20110 (0%)
  7. 20124 (11%)
  8. 20134 (17%)
  9. 20142 (17%)
  10. 20151 (11%)
  11. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 have steering problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Mazda Mazda5, 55% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda5 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has the most steering complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 concerns the steering: 10V374000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.