2015 Mazda Mazda5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2015 Mazda5 has a Good verdict, ranking 7th worst out of 11 model years with a complaint index of 40 and 9 NHTSA complaints. Brakes and structure/body issues each make up 22% of complaints, and one recall covers a lift gate support defect.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 Mazda5 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2015 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (33%)
- Brakes2 (22%)
- Structure & Body2 (22%)
- Airbags1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy on the sides during a rollover crash even though the front airbags went off, reported at 115,000 miles.
- Sudden unintended acceleration while backing out of a parking space led to a collision with another vehicle.
- Parking brake recall repair parts were unavailable for an extended period, leaving the fix incomplete.
- Power steering intermittently locks up and the SRS warning light comes on, forcing the driver to pull over and restart the car, reported at 45,000 miles.
- Rear seats reported melting while the vehicle was parked and occupied, at 130,000 miles.
2015 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V644000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body580,455 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
2015 compared with other Mazda5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Mazda5 rates Good, with a complaint index of 40 and only 9 complaints, ranking 7th worst among 11 model years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 22% of complaints, tied with Structure & Body at 22%.
- Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 16V644000, covering lift gate supports on the Structure & Body system.
- How does the 2015 model compare to other Mazda5 years?
- The 2015 model year is Good, while 2008, 2009, and 2012 are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 90, 100, and 80 respectively; 2014 is rated Best with an index of 20.