KnownCarProblems2007 Mazda Mazda5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mazda Mazda5, most often about the steering (34% of complaints, typically around 73,500 miles). It is 4th of 11 Mazda5 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Steering
21 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
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…
The contact owned a 2007 Mazda 5. The contact was attempting to change lanes while driving at 77 MPH when the steering wheel became unresponsive. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and the vehicle proceeded off the roadway. The vehicle crashed into several trees before stopping. A child…
Suspension
12 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
2007 Mazda5 excessive tire wear and alignment/steering issues @ 27k miles. Have had approx. 10 alignments including a subframe alignment with no success. Have been forced to replace all tires twice due to tire wire on inner edges. Car steers to the right requiring steering wheel to held 2 degrees to the left while…
After just 24,000 miles, I had to replace the tires on my 2007 Mazda5 due to "cupping." with just 5,000 miles on the new tires, the same thing is happening again. When I contacted Mazda regarding this, I was told it was a "design flaw" , and that if I didn't like the noise and the vibration from the tires, then I…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
After just 24,000 miles, I had to replace the tires on my 2007 Mazda5 due to "cupping." with just 5,000 miles on the new tires, the same thing is happening again. When I contacted Mazda regarding this, I was told it was a "design flaw" , and that if I didn't like the noise and the vibration from the tires, then I…
Mazda5 sport wagon equipped with toyo 205 50 r17 tires. Left front tire delaminated at approximately 40,000 miles. Thought this was an anomaly. Left rear tire delaminated at 40,900 miles. Both occurred at about 55 -60 miles an hour on paved highways. One delamination was at the juncture of the side wall and surface…
Engine
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Check engine light came on the night before. The next morning my wife went to run an errand before going to check the car out at the dealership, but she only got about 13 miles when the engine blew out and started smoking. The vehicle had approx 56k miles and the engine should have been covered under warranty, but the…
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda5. While parked, the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The technician stated that the front driver's side air bag would have to be replaced. Approximately three weeks after the air bag warning…
Transmission
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
We purchased our 2007, Mazda 5 new in jan. 2007 from a local dealership. At a little over 9,000 miles the car began to hesitate and we returned to the dealership for the first service to "fix" the problem. To fast forward, here we are dec. 31st, 2011 and now we are dealing with not only hesitation and stalling, but…
Purchased a used 07 Mazda 5 with 37k from a honda dealership. Was told by the dealership that the vehicle was privately owned. About 100 miles after purchase the oil filter housing, just started spewing oil. Another 500 miles later, a crunching noise began to appear in the rear end and the car was consistently…
Electrical
4 complaints · 7%We purchased our 2007, Mazda 5 new in jan. 2007 from a local dealership. At a little over 9,000 miles the car began to hesitate and we returned to the dealership for the first service to "fix" the problem. To fast forward, here we are dec. 31st, 2011 and now we are dealing with not only hesitation and stalling, but…
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…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
On multiple occasions now when water gets into the door (car wash, melted snow, etc.) and then temperature drops, ice inside the latch mechanism prevents the door from latching properly. The door will only relatch when the ice is melted, otherwise it will close most of the way but the door ajar light remains on since…
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…
Air bags
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mazda 5. While driving 40-45 MPH, the contact crashed into the front and rear passenger side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy. There was extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. The hood folded, and the vehicle had to be towed. The contact sustained…
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda5. While parked, the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The technician stated that the front driver's side air bag would have to be replaced. Approximately three weeks after the air bag warning…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of electric power steering assist
Summary
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (ehpas).the complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.the complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.on mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the epas high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.if the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating tem
Questions about the 2007 Mazda Mazda5
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda Mazda5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (21 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); suspension (12 complaints, typically around 28,500 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda Mazda5 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2010 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda5?
- It is 4th of 11 Mazda5 model years by number of complaints, with 61 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.