Mazda Mazda5 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mazda Mazda5 model year (2006–2015) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mazda Mazda5 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 62 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: TIRES
Problem score: 77
2 recalls · 42 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 54
3 recalls · 43 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 54
Best Mazda Mazda5 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 6 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 6
0 recalls · 17 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 17
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Mazda Mazda5 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 8 | 12 | — | 32 | Caution |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 17 | — | — | 17 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 26 | 2 | — | 30 | Caution |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 1 | 40 | — | — | 43 | Caution |
| 2009 | 3 | 43 | 1 | — | 54 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 2 | 47 | — | — | 53 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 2 | 42 | 3 | — | 54 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 3 | 62 | 3 | — | 77 | Avoid |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mazda Mazda5 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Mazda5 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Mazda5 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Mazda5 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 62 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 77 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Mazda5 to buy?+
The 2011 Mazda Mazda5 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Mazda5 has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2014, 2013 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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