MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mazda MAZDA5

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2010 Mazda MAZDA5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:32.948Z

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, 2010 highlighted. 2006: 78 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 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
2010: 57 complaints
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YearComplaints
200678
200761
200867
200964
201057
20111
201236
201324
201412
20158
20162

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER DROPPING MY THREE CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL. THE ROAD THAT I LIVE ON IS WOODLAKE PKWY AND THE SPEED LIMIT IS FOURTY-FIVE MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141010

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240118

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

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FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NO LESS THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. THE SYMPTOM IS A CLUNKING OR THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH OR WASHBOARDED ROADS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180208

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

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FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NO LESS THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. THE SYMPTOM IS A CLUNKING OR THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH OR WASHBOARDED ROADS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180208

TIRES 7%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101206 — fuel system, other

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE

Remedy: 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 MAZ

Campaign 10V600000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V600000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2007 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

● 2006 ● 2008 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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