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severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
I'M DRIVING A 2006 MAZDA5 THAT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF TWO PREVIOUS RECALLS FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING AND CATCHING FIRE DUE TO EXHAUST AND SHODDY LOCKS THAT DO NOT WORK WELL UNDER COLDER WEATHER. THIS MORNING THE CAR HAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A FAULTY MANUFACTURER AC COMPRESSOR AS DIAGNOSED BY SUTHERLIN MAZDA IN BUFORD GA. THE SMOKE AND HEAT FROM THE ENGINE PROMPTED AND …
1. EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: ENGINE LIGHT ON. BROUGHT IN TO MAZDA 5 FOR SERVICE. ENGINE MOUNT APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN. BELIEVE WEIGHT OF ENGINE ON TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND VIBRATION RELATED TO ENGINE MOUNT RESULTED IN BREAKAGE OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR. 2. THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, ITS CONSEQUENCES ENGINE MOUNTS IN 2006 MAZDA 5 ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND RUBBER ENGINE MOUNT THAT HAS A SIG…
PURCHASED A NEW MAZDA5 CAR FROM BROWNING MAZDA IN CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE RECEIVED A VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTICE FROM MAZDA, REQUESTING THAT WE BRING OUR CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PARK IT "FOR UP TO 30 DAYS" WHILE MAZDA FIGURED OUT HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. CARS WERE CATCHING ON FIRE WHEN DRIVEN AT 60 MPH IN 2ND GEAR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, WITH THE PROBLEM BEI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 5. WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE OFFICER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE …
MAZDA DEALER SOLD ME A MAZDA 5 THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SOLD. DEALER HAS PUT ME AT RISK AND MISINFORMED THE NHTSA ABOUT SUSPENDING SALES!!! *NM
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.