2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5. That ranks 2nd out of 11 MAZDA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (37 complaints, 55%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 67owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 37 | 55% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 13% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 10% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 7% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 29,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 18,549 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 19,718 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 25,143 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering…
Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation even more dangerous. The Mazda 5 is available for inspection upon…
We bought 4 of these tires 1/23/2018. The first failed within 3 months (passenger rear). The tire distributor no longer carried them, so we fit the next best ... a different Primewell. Now, the driver side front tire has developed a bulge where the tread and sidewall meet - similar to the first…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LOST CONTROL AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS BRIEFLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 5. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. The vin was not available.
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 | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.