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2006 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (43%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 216 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Mazda Mazda5 in Great Britain Apr 2007 - Mar 2010

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Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2008 19000 mi	15k maintenance + engine stumble while light acceleration (reflashed PCM)
Sep 2009 26000 mi	actuators for right and left sliding rear doors would not fully open doors when key was pressed. They were replaced under warranty. There was a TSB for the problem.
Jul 2015 59000 mi	front and rear shocks

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2008 1000 mi	Engine stumble at low speed- reflashed pcm

Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2007 - Sep 2012
Mar 2008 52080 mi	Shock absorber leaking fluid - replaced.
Aug 2008 60760 mi	Passenger side slider doesn't unlock properly - attempted fix worked for a time and now is broken again.
Sep 2008 62620 mi C $200	Engine mount leaking fluid.
Mar 2010 93620 mi C $750	All four shock absorbers had to be replaced - even the one replaced under warranty
Jan 2011 C $200	Front struts clunking badly

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2010 81220 mi	knocking/clunking sound changing gears 1-2nd only
Apr 2011 88660 mi C $2000	Loose or worn torsion bar
Dec 2014	Exhaust and brakes needed replacing.

Mazda Mazda5 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 4340 mi	Very squeaky suspension in cold weather. Bushings at every wheel replaced.
Mar 2007 6820 mi	squeaking suspension front and rear Squeaky suspension in cold weather (below 0 C). Lower suspension arms in front and rear stabilizer bushings replaced. Problem still exists.

Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
Oct 2012 67000 mi US $100	replaced both sliding doors' actuators.
Dec 2012 67000 mi US $25	replaced a sway bar link. fixed annoying rear end noise
Sep 2013 70000 mi US $800	have got P0126 code after 3hrs of driving. Replaced a coolant temp. sensor, reset a computer. Seems to work fine now Car was making a lot of noise when driving over bumps.Strut mount(front) was broken. Replaced both strut mounts (left and right) and struts. Seems to be working fine now.
Feb 2014 70000 mi US $30	replaced sway links . tried to fix dreaded "knocking" sound from the front.

Mazda Mazda5 in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013 70700 mi US $30	Headlight bulb required replacing. Problem was with retaining clip which was bent on removal and no longer holds bulb fast.
Jun 2014 87000 mi US $1100	Rear shock absorber replacement.
Aug 2015 108000 mi US $18	Sway bar bushings replaced front and back. Work performed by owner. Noticeably reduced suspension noise.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2009 51460 mi C $100	Drivers side Strut was replaced under extended warranty.
Nov 2013 99900 mi C $140	Exhaust repair

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2009 41000 mi	Mazda navigation is out-of-sync. Periodically provides incorrect routes and plots vehicle several miles from actual location. Dealer could not replicate but I have photographed and videotaped problem and just need to find time to reschedule. Annoyed.
Mar 2010 51000 mi	Rear wiper dropped out of alignment. Took to dealer and they readjusted on the spot. Also replaced defective ship knob.

Mazda Mazda5 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2017
Oct 2010 73000 mi US $200	Rear wheels out of alignment, tires worn on inside. The upper control arms were replaced with adjustable arms and a rear alignment was done.
Jan 2013 115000 mi US $34	bad thermostat
Mar 2016 146000 mi US $400	Both front ball joints were bad. Replaced struts and lower control arms on both sides. Did front brakes also.
Jul 2016 149500 mi US $12	Replaced right front motor mount
Dec 2017 167000 mi US $20	Thermostat housing leaking. Replaced gasket

Mazda Mazda5 in Arkansas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 50500 mi US $200	replaced motor mount
Dec 2010 56000 mi US $600	replaced front struts due to right front strut leaking

Mazda Mazda5 in Utah, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012 53000 mi US $427	AC compressor seized - replaced compressor. Front struts leaking - replaced both.

Mazda Mazda5 in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2017
Mar 2009 28000 mi	Bought car used - came with broken window switches in both rear doors. Replaced under warranty. Both door actuators had failed. TSB issued, and was discovered through owner-initiated research. Replaced under warranty. Rear suspension knocking over bumps. Owner-initiated research revealed a TSB. Repaired under warranty.
Jun 2009 30000 mi	A/C not sufficiently cold, told w/i parameters
Dec 2009 34000 mi	Tailgate visor on '06-'07 models tends to crack above hinges. Mazda offers free replacement of entire tailgate as part of warranty. Tailgate comes unpainted w/o glass, so paint shop needs vehicle to match paint before install.
Apr 2010 36000 mi	Electric PS pump failing. Began loud constant whine in February, dealer ordered parts end of March. Replaced in April.
Sep 2011 48000 mi US $84	OE shocks/struts are POS. Replaced failed LR shock & failing RR shock in driveway. Also oil change at same time.
Oct 2011 49000 mi US $442	Replaced front struts, performed alignment.
Dec 2012 58000 mi US $50	2006 Mazda5 has legendary bad sway bushings. Front bushings been bad since 40,000 mi: evidenced by loud knocks when going over uneven surfaces. Neglect wore out end links. Replaced end links and sway bar bushings with aftermarket. All good.
Mar 2013 60000 mi US $30	Got CEL, diagnostic at the dealer said bad thermostat. Cheapest OEM Tstat $50+shipping, chose aftermarket part for $30. Part removal requires access to top and bottom of engine compartment, scrapes your forearms.
Nov 2013 65000 mi US $60	What is referred to as the #3 motor mount is located on the right side of the engine, by the belts. it is a common wear item, and lasts about 50,000 miles. It takes a jack & a couple of ratchets to change.
Jan 2014 39500 mi US $35	The heat shield between the firewall and exhaust is a very poor design of tin foil on fire-resistant fiber. Removed heat shield and used exhaust-wrap to wrap the exhaust from the O2 sensor to the all-metal heat shield below the body.
Jun 2015 77000 mi US $60	Replaced 2nd motor mount in under 20K miles. This would have been $300+ at the dealer. Required removal of all plastic parts, battery, ECU, air cleaner, and raising transmission. It was in 3 pieces.
Jul 2015 77500 mi US $300	Replaced 3rd & final mount in less than 77K mi. Mount broke from an engine stumble from OE software defect that dealer refused to cover. There was a hidden TSB for a PCM software fault that causes severe engine stumble at low rpms. This was severe enough to break a motor mount. Dealer and Mazda N. America refused to cover software download.
Sep 2016 87000 mi US $200	Rubber bushings on both front control arms disintegrated. Replaced with new control arms.
Jul 2017 97000 mi	Thermostat housing began leaking from previous replacement in 2011
Sep 2017 101000 mi	Broken LF end link. Was a replacement from 2013, and under warranty

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2013
Dec 2012 94000 mi US $1500	replace blown shock, all 4 replaced
Jan 2013 95000 mi US $350	drivers side rear shock bracket broken, replaced.
Jul 2013 98000 mi US $500	muffler and connecting pipes
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $700	replaced all four tie rods. Left rear spring could be broken as well.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Aug 2010
Jan 2009 39060 mi	Squeaky front suspension when temperatures below freezing (bushings replaced).
Mar 2009 42160 mi	Squeaky suspension bushings, front and back.
May 2009 43400 mi	Noisy rear shocks replaced
Sep 2009 49600 mi	Engine mount replaced

Mazda Mazda5 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2006 - Jan 2009
Feb 2007 12000 mi	Sway bar and control arm bushings are defective and have been redesigned according to TSB. Bushings make loud creaking noises, especially during cold weather. Drivetrain makes a buzzing sound while decelerating in gear, usually between 2500-3500 RPM. Dealer inspected all heat shields and areas around engine and transmission and found nothing wrong, but admits that buzzing does exist.
Apr 2007 15000 mi	Swaybar bushings replaced Drivetrain makes a buzzing sound while decelerating in gear, usually between 2500-3500 RPM. Dealer inspected all heat shields and areas around engine and transmission and found nothing wrong, but admits that buzzing does exist. Key fob remotes work intermittently. Asked for repair or replacement per Mazda TSB. Complaint was ignored by dealer and no repair was attempted.
Apr 2008 21000 mi	Suspension rattles, knocks, and squeaks. Repaired according to TSB 02-001/008. Replaced F&R control arms, F&R end links, spring seat and front spring. Power door lock on rear passenger door stopped working - lock assembly & actuator replaced. Door lock remotes work intermittently. Reflashed PCM to newest program to increase fuel efficiency. When vehicle is at idle, turning the steering wheel causes a noticeable dimming of headlights and slowing of HVAC blower, appearing to indicate insufficient alternator output. Dealer claimed this operation was normal.
May 2008 24000 mi	Rattles and pops from suspension over uneven surfaces, audible at speeds under 10 mph.
Nov 2008 28000 mi	Same suspension noises as previous; this time the upper shock mounts were replaced. Noises are now different, but still present. Power door lock on rear drivers door will not unlock after several presses of the remote button, especially when cold. Dealer could not replicate. Loud clicking/tapping sound from front wheel area during right turns.
Dec 2008 28000 mi	Popping and rattle sounds over bumps. New upper shock mount bolts ordered. Upper shock mounts, bolts, and spacers replaced. Noises cleared.

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2016
Mar 2007 4000 mi	A cold-weather clunking sound arose from the front suspension, which turned out to be covered under a TSB. The parts were ordered and replaced under warranty.
Nov 2009 28000 mi	Leaking rear shocks.
Dec 2010 37000 mi US $50	door locks not unlocking automatically. Owner replaced power lock actuator successfully.
Dec 2012 60000 mi US $200	Engine mount said to have failed (liquid filled) during 60k inspection - replacement ordered and received independently, but have not yet installed.
Jan 2013 26200 mi US $500	Passenger-side motor mount (liquid-filled OEM) had failed as noted at dealer. Purchased solid rubber replacement and had installed at a non-dealer mechanic. Also installed rear-camber adjustment tie-rods to resolve tire wear issue
Dec 2014 80000 mi US $500	Noisy front-end going over rough roads and noted weakened damping capabilities. Replaced front strut/shock assemblies when installing winter wheels/tires
Mar 2016 94000 mi US $30	Thermostat was sticking open, creating an occasional CEL when coming off-load, as in an off-ramp with high airflow. I replaced the thermostat without issue, but spent far too long just getting the belly-pan off for proper access.

Mazda Mazda5 in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2019
Oct 2015 113200 mi US $400	Ball Joints, Tie Rod Ends, Front Struts & Strut Mounts
Mar 2016 116000 mi US $50	Replaced worn out AC clutch - friction material in original had degraded
May 2016 118000 mi US $180	Rear spring coil broke, necessitating replacement of both rear springs. Replaced rear sway bar links at the same time
Jun 2017 129000 mi US $200	Replaced front rotors, all brake pads
Mar 2018 135000 mi US $160	Knocking from front suspension was loose sway bar bushings and worn front ball joints

Mazda Mazda5 in Idaho, United States Oct 2006 - Nov 2010
Oct 2007 27000 mi	Though this was a recall item, we actually had the issue. The rear door latches get water in them and will freeze such that they will not latch shut. The car is not drivable when this happens (happened) because the rear doors will not latch closed.

Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Aug 2006 4000 mi	Bad liftgate strut

Mazda Mazda5 in Michigan, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2017
Nov 2015 108000 mi	Broken thermostat.
Mar 2016 113000 mi US $400	Shock mount rusted off.

Mazda Mazda5 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2006 - Jun 2011
Jan 2007 16740 mi	Driver seat was change
Mar 2008 26846 mi C $190	Motor suddenly stopped for a half second. Oil change, wheel alignement, replace purge seleoide
May 2008 28520 mi	Moteur semble couper 1 seconde en acceleration lors du démarage

Mazda Mazda5 in Colorado, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010
Feb 2010 57000 mi US $400	Thumping from front end. One rear shock, one front shock blown. Brother replaced rear and front shocks and struts for me, along with all of the bushings to eliminate a squeak.
Aug 2010 62000 mi US $1100	Air conditioner compressor and clutch bad and replaced

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2022
Jun 2008 22000 mi	Replace suspension bushings for creaking going over bumps.
Sep 2008 24000 mi	Clunking noise from front suspension. Ordered parts to replace front sway bar bushings per TSB 02-001/08. Also upper rear spring perch coming out. Replaced front sway bar bushings and grinded upper spring perch per tsb 02-001/08
Dec 2009 38000 mi	Creaking, squeaking noise from suspension, particularly bad over bumps, but sometimes even just driving straight, particularly with people in back. Partially repaired by changing suspension bushings. (Ordered new shocks for full repair.) Replaced shocks (I think just rear shocks), which seems to have fixed the problem.
Mar 2010 39000 mi	Clunking, rattling noise from front left suspension Front shock installed incorrectly: repaired
Aug 2012 56100 mi US $600	Rattling noise in front suspension. Replaced sway bar bushings (front & rear), front end links, and rear shocks. Rear shock mount was partially damaged before, and broke worse once car was on a lift, necessitating replacement.
Mar 2021 70000 mi US $1100	Replace front sway bar links and sway bar/stabilizer bushings to address clunking noise.

Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 132000 mi US $150	Replaced muffler

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Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 86800 mi C $1200	Egr tubes blocked and showing code. tubes needed cleaning. front struts needed replacing. Front and rear sway bar bushings needed replacing.

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States May 2006 - Sep 2018
May 2006 233 mi	Ignition coil replaced under warranty.
Oct 2009 38971 mi	Replaced upper engine mount because of leak. Fixed under warranty.
Dec 2009 41347 mi	Replaced front lower control arms and stabilizer bushings for front suspension noise. Replaced under warranty.
Feb 2010 42422 mi	Brake lamp switch bad. Replaced under warranty
Jun 2011 62000 mi	CEL came on. Have not pulled code yet. Checked fuel cap. Will wait 1 full tank to see if light goes out.
Jul 2011 63000 mi	Got CEL. Pulled code - P0126 - Bad thermostat. Will order OEM part and attempt to replace myself.
Sep 2013 89000 mi US $450	Both front struts blown. Replaced both front struts along with new strut mounts. Wheel alignment done after install.
Aug 2017 150000 mi US $450	Replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors. Coolant exchange.

Mazda Mazda5 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
Jun 2010 70000 mi US $820	Replaced struts front and rear. Replaced front passenger engine mount.
May 2011 87000 mi US $1200	AC was not cooling, compressor had failed.

Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
Mar 2010 78000 mi US $200	Engine hesitation at low rpm, sometimes stalls. Vibration at highway speed. Replaced No.3 engine mount. Driver-side front strut had a blown seal/oil leak. Replaced both front struts.

Mazda Mazda5 in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011
Sep 2010 40000 mi	worn bushings in rear, replacement part installed. Car was rough going over slight bumps in the road.
Nov 2010 42000 mi US $386	Driver side slider door intermittently did not unlock and once would not latch. Remote controller replaced. Two weeks later the passenger side slider now has the same problem.
Dec 2010 43000 mi	Repeat trip both sliding doors occasionally will not unlock or latch when closed. If door does not latch repeated vibration from closing will correct the problem. If locked the door will unlock after several driving cycles.

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Jan 2011 45000 mi US $1300	rear shocks not working; replaced all 4 shocks

Mazda Mazda5 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2022
Oct 2010 29000 mi	Failure of electric power steering pump Squeaks, crunches on cold days - Removed hubs, greased all axles
Jan 2014 31500 mi US $778	Engine light came on. Included general maintenance
May 2018 53000 mi	Sensors fail for remote key entry. Clean contacts
Jan 2022 54000 mi	Replaced battery

Mazda Mazda5 in Puerto Rico Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014 155800 mi	Radiator plastic tank cracked and was replaced along with the hoses, cap and coolant.

Mazda Mazda5 in Utah, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016
Jul 2014 117000 mi US $500	They said the rubber was old and cracking, and on one side (issue on both front sides of axle) had nearly fallen off entirely.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 146320 mi C $100	Air Conditioner stopped working. Informed that replacement required. Chose not to proceed due to excessive cost. A while back: Complete engine failure, required replacement at 117,000 km. Mazda refused any action.
Mar 2012 146320 mi	Transmission requires replacement. Opted to replace vehicle due to multiple problems with vehicle.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014
Oct 2012 59500 mi US $75	Check engine light went on. Computer said we needed a new thermostat.
Dec 2012 62000 mi US $300	Control arm had to be replaced. The symptom was a loud clunking sound when a made left turns. There is still a clunking sound that comes from the right side of the car when I go over bumps. I'm taking it in this weekend to get that fixed.
Oct 2013 65000 mi US $230	The alternator stopped working. Had to replace. Ended up trading the car in on a lease. It was a lemon.

Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 43400 mi C $6986	Engine died.The cam-rod bearing went. I previously had it at a dealer and they did a 2 hour engine service, found nothing. The noise got progressively worse so took it back to another dealer and they told me your engine is going to die.

Mazda Mazda5 in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2015
Apr 2012 96700 mi US $150	Alternator replaced.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
May 2012 35640 mi C $212	Rear door locks worked occasionally, and after reading about others having this problem, we finally had our independent mechanic replace the controller and actuator. Special order Mazda parts were used.
Oct 2012 37300 mi C $40	Passenger rear seat lever for back recline and seat tip forward was jammed down and almost inoperative. Parts were removed, straightened, and replaced.

Mazda Mazda5 in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014 188000 mi US $1057	Sway bar bushings replaced. All struts and shocks replaced. Broken rear shock mount.

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Aug 2006 - Jun 2018
Nov 2006 1113 mi	Everything else, repair
Mar 2007 4876 mi	BATTERY DEAD. CAUSED BY INTERNAL SHORT. REPLACED BATTERY NO CHARGE
Jun 2007 6611 mi	ROTATE TIRES
Oct 2007 10794 mi US $10	Electrical, other than above, repair NO START LEAKING BATTERY REPLACED..BROKEN BATTERY TRAY CRACKED PARTS ORDERED
Nov 2007 10862 mi	REPLACE BATTERY TRAY
Apr 2008 15333 mi	BATTERY DRAIN FROM DVD IN SLEEP MODE...DISCONNECT AND HELD FOR 4 DAYS PER FACTORY REP. REFERRED BY DISTRICT REP TINA SILVERMAN...T/OK
Jun 2008 16022 mi	REWIRE SENSOR IN DVD PLAYER. PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN WHEN IN SLEEP MODE.
Dec 2009 25492 mi	FRONT STABILIZER BUSHINGS...REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY
Dec 2012 40000 mi US $438	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON CAUSE:DTC P2407 CODE, TEST LDP FAILED. REPLACED LEK DETECTION PUMP REST PCM CLEAT CODES. T/OK PARTS $182.88 LABOR $220.00 TAX $35.25 TOTAL $438.13
Jan 2018 43200 mi	christmas night driving home from upstate ny 10 below zero, engine lamp illuminated steady, manual said if not flashing ok to drive . got home, next day plugged in code reader. P1026 code. coolant temp too low. assumed thermostat or sensor stuck open.car would crank but not start. waited till ambient temp reached 40 degrees, about a week. car started right up no engine lamp no code. mabye frozen gas line ?.

Mazda Mazda5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2010 119640 mi US $125	Weld exhaust system
Sep 2010 120636 mi US $760	Replace compressor
Oct 2010 122353 mi US $393	Replace two front struts and one rear (other rear was replaced at 110,000)
Jul 2011 132000 mi US $105	Rear liftgate latch/lock assembly failed. Liftgate would not stay closed. This is supplied as a complete assembly, fairly easily replaced through interior access panel.
Jan 2012 138154 mi US $14	Replace left low beam lamp
Aug 2012 149680 mi US $689	Replace exhaust system Rust repair around both rear wheels and on hood. Welded in new metal and refinished
Dec 2012 154120 mi US $1656	Multiple front and rear suspension components. Control arms, tie rod ends, bushings, etc.
Feb 2013 155000 mi US $389	Replace sway bar links and bushings Replace left axle/CV joint assembly
Mar 2013 156000 mi US $32	Replace right tie rod end Left and Right low beams replaced
Sep 2013 163000 mi US $2021	Replace rear wheel bearings Replace lower control arms Replace thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. Mechanic also had to take to Mazda dealer to have them update/reflash the PCM (this was part of a TSB, but Mazda still charged $150 for this!) Replace rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads

Mazda Mazda5 in District of Columbia, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 51300 mi US $410	front sway bar links replaced; front right bushing mount replaced

Mazda Mazda5 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 US $60	Replaced rear shocks that were installed only 6 months prior.
Jan 2016 86000 mi US $50	One top rear shock mount broke. Replaced both.
Jul 2017 119000 mi US $140	front brakes
Dec 2017 131000 mi US $120	Rear brakes
Feb 2018 141000 mi US $20	Replaced original thermostat which had gone bad.

Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2007 - Feb 2010
Jan 2007 24800 mi	warranty replace front bushings on suspension
Oct 2009 52700 mi C $400	Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug.

Mazda Mazda5 in Georgia, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
Feb 2009 54000 mi	Front suspension bushings replaced.
May 2009 58000 mi	Front suspension bushings replaced.
Jun 2009 60000 mi	Front suspension bushings lubed.
Aug 2009 63000 mi	Front suspension bushings/control arms/sway bar and bushings replaced. They also swapped the R/F strut and both strut bearings and spring isolators. Problem finally fixed.

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2011
Sep 2007 40000 mi	leaking rear struts
Oct 2007 43000 mi	Replaced rear struts. (MK)

Mazda Mazda5 in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 41000 mi	Front sway bar bushing worn and making noise. Replaced sway bar bushing and noise is gone. Sway bar bushing replaced during trip 2.

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States May 2009 - Jan 2016
Jun 2009 50000 mi US $350	Right rear sliding door lock would not open dependably using remote.
Feb 2010 55500 mi US $180	Brake interlock solenoid broke.
Jan 2011 56000 mi US $282	Had car in for 60k mile service. Discovered defective cooling system temperature regulator.
May 2011 66000 mi US $1252	Both front struts had to be replaced
Sep 2011 69000 mi US $300	The driver's side sliding passenger door handle stopped working
Nov 2011 69900 mi US $177	damaged front sway bar bushings
Nov 2012 77200 mi US $150	Left rear passenger sliding door does not always unlock when using remote.
Feb 2015 93000 mi US $850	Alternator died. Towed to dealer. Said alternator, battery and drive belts need to be replaced.
Dec 2015 96000 mi US $135	battery died. replaced by AAA

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Sep 2009
Apr 2008 22320 mi	Crunching problem when car goes over bumps. Control arm was replaced.

Mazda Mazda5 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Oct 2013
Apr 2009	Oil leak in left-rear suspension fixed for free by dealer during regular service.
Aug 2010 41580 mi C $600	Driver side front suspension problem. The oil starts to leak in the morning and completely went out during day. The front suspension was replaced next day.
Aug 2011 52080 mi C $250	Left passenger door power lock starts work unstable. Sometimes it's not opening, the other times - not closing. Repaired by replacement of electric parts from door lock
Nov 2011 53320 mi C $380	One of rear shock absorbers leaked. Replaced both at the same time.

Mazda Mazda5 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2006 - Jun 2011
Oct 2006	Front bushings replaced (both wheels) due to squeaking, problem fixed.
Nov 2006	3rd row driver's side headrest locking clip replaced - never was functional and didn't keep headrest up
Nov 2007 15780 mi	Rear bushings replaced due to squeaking (both wheels)
Dec 2007 16740 mi	Rear springs squeaking - dealer ordered new bushings for front and rear springs and changed both (front had been changed a year earlier).
Mar 2009 30380 mi C $75	Front and rear bushings replaced on Mazda's replacement program for 06 M5's. Original repair in 2006 was before the model wide program - squeaks returned, replaced with better bushings this time. Transmission fluid flushed - dealer shop noticed it was dirty and needed replaced. There is no preset schedule, but this is surprisingly early for this fluid to need changed based on driver experience.

Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008 6000 mi	Reflash
Sep 2009 28000 mi	front stabilizer bushings
Aug 2011 34000 mi US $391	Replace rear shocks
May 2013 40000 mi US $100	motor mount
May 2014 47000 mi US $200	rear shock
Jun 2014 47000 mi US $135	a/c check and recharge
Jun 2015 55000 mi US $691	front struts

Mazda Mazda5 in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
Aug 2009 30000 mi	The suspension was a lot stiffer lately for all 4 wheels and were making noises. The dealer replaced 2 front struts so I guess I will have to go for 2 rear struts later in the year (the 2 rear were not "worn out" as bad as the 2 front struts.
Feb 2011 44400 mi	Rear suspension was stiff and noisy.

Mazda Mazda5 in California, United States Oct 2006 - Sep 2010
Dec 2006 20000 mi	ignition switch sometimes doesn't recogize that the key has been removed so it chimes at you. Replaced ignition switch
Aug 2007 30000 mi	drivers window wouldn't roll down. They were unable to duplicate since it rolled down fine and they said they didn't do anything. passenger door lock doesn't always unlock. Shop couldn't duplicate so no fix was made.
Dec 2007 38000 mi	actuator for the passenger side slider wasn't unlocking the door.
Apr 2008 46000 mi	Flashed computer for a stumble at idle problem when cold.
Sep 2008 48000 mi	Driver's door had wind noise. New weather stripping installed by dealer.

Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2007 - Jan 2022
Jan 2008 13020 mi	Creaking front/rear suspension drivivg over speed bumps. Front and rear swaybar links replaced to repair creaking suspension over speed bumps. Machined front rotors to repair brake pulsation.
Apr 2008 14880 mi	Engine oil pan leaking.
Mar 2009 20460 mi	a/c belt squeel.
Sep 2013 49600 mi C $130	RR shock leaking. Replaced both RR and LR
Jul 2016 63340 mi C $325	Right front strut leaking. Replaced both struts.
May 2017 65100 mi C $100	Recharged ac unit refrigerant.
Jun 2017 66340 mi C $50	Coolant leaking. Loose hose. Couldn't find source of refrigerant leak. Recharged again. No good. AC needs 1000 repair.. fuck it
Mar 2018 71300 mi C $200	Brake pulsation [rotors]
Mar 2019 77500 mi	Both rear wheel wells showing rust. LR very bad bubbling. Not worth it to fix. Involves relplacing the panel. Stupid 1st yr model.
Apr 2019 77500 mi C $70	Leaking LR shock. Replaced.
May 2019 78740 mi C $80	RR shock mount broke. Replaced it and with new shock also.
Jan 2021 85560 mi C $600	oil leaking from above the oil filter housing

Mazda Mazda5 in Hawaii, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 62000 mi US $70	Replaced right rear shock.
Aug 2009 74000 mi	Right rear shock blown. Replaced with KYB unit.

Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 26660 mi	Mechanic found The oil pan was leaking.
Mar 2012 37200 mi C $250	Squeak caused by idler pully on Steering replaced the pully. extended warrenty paid half the costs.
Jun 2012 37200 mi C $500	Rear left shock upper mounting broke. Replaced the mount and both shocks. During a trip on the highway. Big noise or rattle from left rear of car.
Feb 2015 49480 mi C $700	I did not feel the problem. Mazda replaced the C51334300 (lower control arm).
Jun 2015 50840 mi C $250	right side motor mount replaced
Nov 2015 53320 mi C $444	Engine light coming on. Replace thermistor in fuel flow. Bushings replaced as old ones were worn out.
Nov 2016 56300 mi C $212	Low Battery Replaced battery
Jun 2017 58280 mi C $900	Replace front struts

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 86000 mi US $110	failed door lock solenoid.
Mar 2010 100000 mi US $500	replace struts and shocks.
Jun 2010 105000 mi US $300	replaced sway bar bushings.

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - May 2011
Dec 2008 42160 mi	Key fob stopped functioning, and a new battery did not solve the problem, so I was given a new key fob.
Aug 2009 53320 mi	Squeal in wet conditions is complained about for a second time but since there is no rain, the dealer cannot reproduce it. A complaint is logged with the dealer regarding the steering wheel audio controls, which are beginning to perform incorrect functions, such as volume changing track etc. I realize that the squeal happens when the AC is on, and suggest this to the dealer. They claim to have never checked that as a possibility, and find that it is indeed the culprit. The AC tensioner and belt are replaced under warranty.
Oct 2009 56420 mi	Replaced both headlights myself. Very hard to access. Replaced right rear shock. Latest of many suspension problems. (Others before joined.) I had the right rear lock motor replaced, since it stopped working with the key fob and interior power switch.
Dec 2009 58900 mi	Replaced both rear struts. Car was showing signs of rust on both rear wheel wells despite being rust proofed yearly, undercoated and paint-protected at the dealership. Mazda refused warranty coverage because it had not perforated the sheet metal! Dealer begrudgingly covered it
Mar 2010 62000 mi	passenger side power door lock broken.
Jan 2011	Right rear power door lock broken
May 2011	Car is severely rusting, Mazda refuses to acknowledge the problem despite being rust proofed, undercoated and resprayed every two years at the dealership. Door lock motor and power widow motor. Transmission starting to slip.

Mazda Mazda5 in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2007 - Jul 2010
Mar 2007 9432 mi	replace front control arms
Jan 2008 20162 mi	replaced rear sway bar bushings
Jul 2008 26150 mi	L/R shock replaced
Aug 2008 27999 mi	replaced both rear sway end links
Sep 2008 29030 mi C $413	replace both front brake rotors and brake pads: replace left front strut and link assembly
Mar 2009 34100 mi	Loud squeak coming from windshield. They are aware of the problem but waiting for okay from district rep to replace. Sliding doors would not close after washing of vehicle. Ordered parts and replaced but now the door will not stay open on its catch assembly.
Apr 2009 35340 mi	Loud squeaking noise from windshield in cold weather. Driver's side sliding door assembly installed incorrectly at previous visit.

Mazda Mazda5 in Washington, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008 17000 mi	Broken manual driver seat height adjuster. Engine occasionally hesitates. Squeaking belt with AC on. Squeak from rear of vehicle.
Jul 2013 53200 mi US $100	MIL with code P0126: Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation. Replaced thermostat.
May 2015 67000 mi US $1010	Both rear shocks and both front struts were clunking.

Mazda Mazda5 in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Jun 2013
Jul 2010 41000 mi	Creaking in suspension when temperature falls below freezing. Dealer replaced suspension control arms and problem is fixed.

Mazda Mazda5 in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2010 44200 mi	Rear suspension was "bottoming out".
Sep 2010 45000 mi	Passenger sliding door would not - unlock ( at times ).
Feb 2011 49700 mi US $150	Passenger side sliding door would not lock.
Mar 2011 52000 mi US $150	Sliding doors would not lock / unlock. Replaced both sliding door actuators.
Mar 2012 60000 mi US $300	Replaced one engine mount which was leaking fluid.
Feb 2016 83600 mi US $508	Engine oil leak.

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 77000 mi	Muffler broken

Mazda Mazda5 in Texas, United States May 2008 - Apr 2012
Jun 2009 30000 mi	Rear driver side door lock failed, would not lock or unlock. Repaired under warranty.
Oct 2009 35000 mi	Noisy suspension bushings were replaced under TSB.
Apr 2010 39000 mi	Rear passenger side door lock failed.

Mazda Mazda5 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2018
Dec 2008 23000 mi	Seat rail broke - you couldn't recline the front seat.
Oct 2009 31000 mi	Issue with door locking/unlocking - remotes not working
Sep 2011 44000 mi US $85	A seat belt restraint broke
Mar 2014 60000 mi US $300	new struts and shocks
Nov 2015 78700 mi US $300	thermostat, sensor

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Mazda Mazda5 in Netherlands Nov 2006 - Nov 2011

Mazda Mazda5 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2008
Mar 2007 14000 mi	Suspension bushings noise in cold weather

Mazda Mazda5 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 15500 mi	Dealer (Ajax Mazda) replaced the lower control arms as they noticed the sqweak, done under warranty.

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Mazda Mazda5 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2007 - Apr 2008
Dec 2007 16120 mi	Had a noisy rear sliding door looked at. The dealer to this day has not been able to pin point what the problem is, but the noise is pretty noticeable when going over bumps in the road.

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Mazda in Singapore Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
May 2015 145360 mi $400	Starter coils died.

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