MYRModel Year Report

Mazda MAZDA5 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year is a best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

2006: 78 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 61 complaints, Recommended 2008: 67 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 64 complaints, Recommended 2010: 57 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2012: 37 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2006 · 78
2006: 78 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 61 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 67 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 64 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 57 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 37 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2006 · 78
2006: 78 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 61 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 67 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 64 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 57 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 37 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2006 · 78
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2016 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ▲ Recommended 37 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2011 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ● Recommended 57 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2008 ● Recommended 67 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 61 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 78 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

6

recalls on file across every Mazda MAZDA5 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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