2007 Mazda MAZDA5: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (29% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The sliding doors seem to be frozen and they will not latch properly. One day while my daughters were in the car with me the doors slid open after I drove away and they thought they had closed the doors. The other two days the door did not slide open but the light indicated the door was open but we hadn't used the doors we only unlocked them.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed to return to its original position and straighten the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should take the vehicle to the dealer and that there was a tsb. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering wheel indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, but the failure seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2017
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“Referring to a december 18, 2006 recall NHTSA campaign id number: 06v463000. Regarding a problem with the sliding door coming open when driving during cold weather. My vehicle has this problem which is gradually becoming worse as time goes by. Mazda says my VIN # was not included so they will not fix it under the recall. If that is the case and they were aware of the problem when my vehicle was manufactured, am I not correct in assuming that this modification should have be rectified before the vehicle was sold. I think mazda should be liable to include my vehicle in as part of this recall. I live in utah. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2016
“Have 2007 mazda 5 and power steering is just quitting at times. No warning, this steering light on the dsh comes on and the power steering seems to completely stop. Mostly happened while vehicle was stationary but did once while turning onto a road driving 45 mph with kids in the car. Very dangerous! Can not let wife drive a car that power steering just quits out of the blue! I have seen there is a recall on this but mazda sites all say there is no recall for this VIN?? Maybe they already did the recall and it is having issue again?”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. While driving approximately 62 mph with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal failed to operate. The contact applied the emergency brake, pulled the clutch, and the cruise control was deactivated in order for the vehicle to brake. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2016
“While driving, steering suddenly with out warning became extremely difficult and hazardous to drive. Did not feel safe driving and then power steering light came on. This was driving on the street, while turning and driving ... I assume this is the power steering and also seemed to be electric because of lights deeming on radio...unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. When the contact attempted to park the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure recurred. In addition, while exiting the ramp, the vehicle accelerated and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2016
“I called mazda's 1 800-222-5500 twice about the power steering issue on my car even after providing the info from the NHTSA site: report receipt date: aug 12, 2010 NHTSA campaign number: 10v374000 component(s): steering but they insisted that based on the car's VIN, no recall is effective (???) I'm concerned and can't drive my car after an incident when the steering wheel suddenly stiffened. More so since roads are icy this time of year. If the manufacturer is liable, I would rather have them shoulder the expense for the fix. Would appreciate a fast reaction into this issue.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated for three seconds. The power steering warning indicator turned off and the steering resumed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Updated 03/10/16*lj updated 05/11/18*jb *tr”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5. The most complained-about area is steering (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 65,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:electric power assist system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.