MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mazda MAZDA5

● Typical for this model
2007 Mazda MAZDA5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:31.312Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2006: 78 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 57 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016
2007: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
200678
200761
200867
200964
201057
20111
201236
201324
201412
20158
20162

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 33%

33% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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My 2007 mazda5 power steering stopped worked abruptly while turning on a major highway. The sudden change in steering nearly caused an accident. I checked the ODB reader for codes but none were present.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250804

SUDDEN POWER STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING ON AN ENTRY RAMP OF A HIGHWAY, ACCOMPANIED BY ILLUMINATION OF MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190905

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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2007 MAZDA MX-5 CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS PARKED 10 FEET FROM THE HOUSE AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE**NAR**CC ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20070226

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090417 — equipment

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODEL

Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-8

Campaign 09E011000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100628 — PE (closed 20101129)

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

R 20100915 — steering

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 POW

Remedy: 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 CENTE

Campaign 10V374000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E011000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V374000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2010 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

● 2006 ● 2008 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.