2007 Mazda MAZDA5: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
61 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 53 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 61 complaints (32.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 23 | 37.7% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 6.6% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 20 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
Steering: 20; Suspension: 7; Tires: 6; Electrical System: 4; Suspension:Rear: 4; Engine: 3; Power Train: 3; Structure:Body: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2007: 5; 2008: 2; 2009: 8; 2010: 9; 2011: 4; 2012: 4; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 5; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2022: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10183735 · 2007-02-16 (February 16, 2007)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10183735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185931 · 2007-03-22 (March 22, 2007)
2007 MAZDA5 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STALLS OCASSIONALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN STARTING ON AN UPHILL GRADE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO FIX IT. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENLY LOSES POWER FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 4-5 TIME PER WEEK, NEVER MORE THAN ONCE ON THE SAME DAY. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WITHIN THE FIRST 1/2 MILE OF DRIVING THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALSO UNABLE TO OBSERVE THIS PROBLEM OR …
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185931 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192830 · 2007-06-09 (June 9, 2007)
I PURCHASED A 2007 MAZDA 5. THIS IS A DECENT CAR BUT AT COLDER TEMPERATURES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUTTER ABOUT 1-3 MINUTES AFTER START UP. THE COLDER IT GETS AND THE MORE MILES THAT THE CAR GETS ON IT THE MORE OFTEN THIS OCCURS. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THAT MAZDA HAS TOLD THEM TO FLASH AGAIN THE COMPUTER. THAT WAS DONE AND DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF I PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AND THIS VEHICLE FAILS I AM HAULING MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS THAT IS GOING TO BE SOMETHING THAT IS MAZDA'S FAU…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192830 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200090 · 2007-08-20 (August 20, 2007)
RAN OVER BLACK TOP ON ROADWAY AND WHEELS SPLIT IN HALF DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,286 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212942 · 2007-12-27 (December 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE HOOD FOLDED, AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED JAMMED TENDONS IN HER LEFT HAND, AND EXPERIENCED WHIPLASH. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED AN INJURED LEFT KNEE. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 8,077. UPDATED 02-12-08 BF * STA…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,077 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10230873 · 2008-06-12 (June 12, 2008)
JUST HAPPEN AFTER 11 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF A BRAND NEW CAR NOW IT HAPPENS ONCE EVERY WEEK AND WORK AGAIN, THE DRIVER DOOR DOESN'T WORK THE REMOTE LOCK & UNLOCK ON THE KEY FOB AND ON THE DOOR BUTTON, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK AND UNLOCK IS TO DO IT MANUALLY USING THE KEY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232966 · 2008-07-01 (July 1, 2008)
THERE IS AN APPARENT DESIGN FLAW WITH THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT. THE ANCHOR FOR THE SHOULDER IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO SECURE THE BELT AGAINST THE REAR PASSENGER WHICH WOULD LEAD TO INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. WE HOPE THIS COULD BE REMEDIED IN FUTURE MODELS OR POSSIBLY CORRECT FOR CURRENT MODELS ON THE ROAD. WE FEEL INSECURE ABOUT LETTING OUR CHILDREN IN THEIR BUSTER SEATS RIDE IN THE THIRD-ROW OR EVEN ADULTS WHEN WE HAVE A FULL CAR. WE WOULD HOPE THAT NHTSA CAN DETERMINE RISK OF POTENTIAL ISSUES NOT JUST ONES THAT HAVE ALREADY CAUSED INJUR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10232966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10255800 · 2009-01-21 (January 21, 2009)
SQUEAKY NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, PROBABLY CAUSED BY SUSPENSION. FROM WHAT I READ ONLINE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS ISSUE. HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0FE2DA/153 HTTP://WWW.MPVCLUB.COM/TSB.PHP?ID=189. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10255800 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V374000 · Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Reported: 2010-08-12 (August 12, 2010)
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 POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
NHTSA campaign record ↗