TIRES MAKE NOISE AT 25+MPH. ALSO TRIED TO ROTATE THEM, BUT THE INSIDE THREAD WORN UNEVENLY (ALSO MENTIONED HERE BY OTHERS). THE TIRE SHOP SAID THAT SHOCKS NEED TO BE REPLACED, CALLED MAZDA, BUT THEY DON'T COVER SHOCKS/STRUTS UNDER POWER TRAIN PROTECTION. ALSO A MAJOR CLUNK AT…

12/23/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10489558.0

2010 Mazda5 · suspension

REAR TIRES (TOYO, SIZE 205-50R17) BECAME NOTICEABLY NOISY, AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH & ABOVE) DUE TO CUPPING (LOW SPOTS AND HIGH SPOTS) WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF TIRES. I TOOK VEHICLE TO MAZDA DEALER WHERE I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY THE HIGH CAMBER ANGLE OF THE…

12/20/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10489430.0

2010 Mazda5 · powertrain

AT A FULL STOP WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR JUMPED (AS IF BEING HIT FROM BEHIND) AND THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AS IF I HAD MY FOOT PRESSING DOWN AS HARD AS POSSIBLE ON THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE CAR OFF TO GET IT TO STOP. THIS…

12/19/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10556740.0

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severe NHTSA 10V600000 24/11/2010

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP, ENGINE STALL AND THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2010 Mazda Mazda5?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 12 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Mazda Mazda5 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Mazda Mazda5?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 57 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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