2010 Mazda Mazda5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Mazda Mazda5 has a Complaint Index of 70 and ranks 4th worst of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 57 complaints, one recall for a fuel pump connector issue, and top problem areas in Airbags and Suspension.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #4 of 11 Mazda5 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 57
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2010 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags13 (23%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (23%)
- Engine9 (16%)
- Structure & Body7 (12%)
- Other6 (11%)
- Fuel System5 (9%)
- Steering5 (9%)
- Brakes4 (7%)
- Electrical System4 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Passenger airbag warning light stays on because the seat weight sensor fails to recognize lighter occupants, disabling airbag deployment.
- Airbag warning light flashes intermittently while driving, then clears itself before the vehicle can be diagnosed at the dealer.
- Traction/stability control light illuminates after driving over bumps or rough road and stays lit until the car is restarted.
- The fuel pump shut the vehicle down suddenly on the highway, requiring repeated dealer visits for the same fuel system defect.
- Tire sidewalls developed blisters or damage on the front and rear, with owners unsure if the wheel design or tires were at fault.
- The vehicle pulls to the right at highway speed even after dealer alignment work, described by a dealer as common to this model year.
2010 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V600000Nov 24, 2010Fuel System16,200 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda5 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break.
Risk: This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and if necessary it will be replaced and the harness will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
2010 compared with other Mazda5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Mazda5 carries a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among the 11 model years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda Mazda5?
- NHTSA complaints point to Airbags and Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem areas, each accounting for 23% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 16%.
- Does the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 10V600000) covers a fuel pump connector where water intrusion could cause the connector to fail; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2010 Mazda5?
- Median mileage at failure varies by area: Suspension issues appeared around 24,000 miles, Fuel System around 34,903 miles, and Airbags around 85,000 miles.
- How does the 2010 Mazda5 compare to other years?
- The 2010 model (index 70) is better than the 2008 and 2009 Avoid years (indexes 90 and 100) but worse than later years like 2013 and 2014, which earned Good and Best verdicts with indexes of 30 and 20.