2010 Mazda MAZDA5
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.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 57 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
23% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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, 2014-10-10
Also filed under Structure and service brakes
Flashing airbag light while driving. But it disappears by itself . Dealer and Mazda customer service say they cannot check it unless it is flashing when it is at dealership. It happened several times two months back and also happened recently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-18
2010 Mazda 5 passenger airbag light stays on indicating the air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident. Passenger's weight is 99 lbs. Manual has 66 lbs as minimum weight to activate airbag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-07
Engine
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-01-18
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Tires
12% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems and valve.
Structure
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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When the temperature is below freezing, the door does not latch. I began to drive the vehicle and the door slid open with my child in the seat closest to the door. There is a recall for this very issue on the 2006 Mazda…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-04
Suspension
9% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-02-08
Also filed under Steering
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-12-06Fuel system, other10V600000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V600000 · Fuel system, other
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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 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.