WE BOUGHT A 2008 MAZDA5 AND HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR LOOSE BOLTS ON THE REAR RIGHT SUSPENSION. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON IT. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CAR. *TR
2008 Mazda Mazda5 suspension problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MAZDA 5 PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ON TOYO TIRES. THE MAZDA HAS 24712 MILES, BUT ONLY ~15000 ARE ON THE TOYO TIRES DUE TO RUNNING SNOW TIRES ALL WINTER AND THERE IS CUPPING AND INNER TIRE WEAR. ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AT MAZDA AND REAR WAS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SPEC (-0.03). MAZDA DENIES EVER HEARING OF A TIRE PROBLEM ON THEIR MAZDA 5S, WHEN THE TOPIC IS ALL OVER THEIR WEB. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR THE SALEMAN A…
MAZDA 5 - 2008 SHOCKS AND STRUTS CAUSES CAR UNBALANCED AND DAMAGING RUBBERS (BETWEEN SHOCK AND FRAME) TO CAUSE NOISES. THIS ALSO DAMAGES THE TIRES AND TIRE ALIGNMENT. *TR
2008 MAZDA 5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SHOCK MOUNTS AND THE OIL ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPAIRED. THE WHEEL RIMS CORRODED INTERNALLY, ALLOWING AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRES. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. UPDATED 08/23/2017*JS
GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A ROCK BANGING IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. IT TURNS OUT TO BE A BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE THAT HAS BROKEN. ONE BROKE AT ~80,000 MILES AND NOW THIS AT ~120000. SEARCH THE INTERNET AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2008 Mazda Mazda5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
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.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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