2007 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5. That ranks 4th out of 11 MAZDA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (21 complaints, 34%), typically at around 73,595 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 61owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 21 | 34% | 73,595 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 20% | 28,713 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 10% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% | 9,284 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 67,189 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 5,242 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 100,088 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 43,684 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 76,713 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 55,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist (PE10021) — opened Jun 28, 2010, closed Nov 29, 2010, led to recall 10V374000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2007 mazda5 power steering stopped worked abruptly while turning on a major highway. The sudden change in steering nearly caused an accident. I checked the ODB reader for codes but none were present. Then it happened again the next day in a similar situation, the power steering shut off but this…
I was driving my Mazda 5 2007 in traffic when suddenly it burst into flames on the passenger side underneath the hood
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact drove to his residence however, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the ABS…
There is major leaking from multiple unknown sources, one place the water hides is in the spare tire wheel well and it was not evident at first as to why the car was molding on the inside. It has terrible microbial growth that is evident and i can only imagine what i cant see. The car to my…
The sunroof exploded while i was driving on freeway.
Other Mazda MAZDA5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MAZDA5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 MAZDA5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 MAZDA5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDA5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 57 | 1 |
| 2009 MAZDA5 | 64 | 2 |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA5 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.