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2008 Mazda Mazda5 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Mazda Mazda5, 22% of all 67 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Mazda5 model years. Median mileage at failure: 21,225 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
22% of 67 complaints
All complaints this year
67
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,225 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Mazda Mazda5 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2008, latest Sep 1, 2021.

2008 Mazda Mazda5 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2008Mar 2009Aug 2009Aug 2010Sep 2011Feb 2013Aug 2017Sep 2021
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Sep 2021; peak Oct 2008 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda5 model year

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

  1. 200633 (42%)
  2. 200717 (28%)
  3. 200815 (22%)
  4. 200921 (33%)
  5. 201013 (23%)
  6. 20111 (100%)
  7. 20129 (24%)
  8. 20134 (17%)
  9. 20141 (8%)
  10. 20150 (0%)
  11. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Mazda Mazda5, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 21,225 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda5 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Mazda Mazda5 has the most suspension complaints (33), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.