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2010 Mazda MAZDA5

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 37.

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57Owner complaints

Model-year median: 37

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
13Engine
8Tires
7Structure
6Steering
5
All reported categories
Suspension
5Unknown Or Other
5Electrical System
4Fuel/propulsion System
3Power Train
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes
2Wheels
2Child Seat
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Fuel System, Other
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Traction Control System
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

46 reports with mileage · 11 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

1 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

2010 MAZDA 5. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE HER VEHICLE IS A LEMON *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE; A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 21 DAYS. ON JUNE 14, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY,…

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2010 MAZDA 5. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE HER VEHICLE IS A LEMON *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE; A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 21 DAYS. ON JUNE 14, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER PICKED THE VEHICLE UP ON APRIL 17, 2010. ON JULY 30, 2010 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE AGAIN SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THE FUEL IS CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10354313

Official recalls

1

10V600000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

Nov 24, 2010

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE FUEL TANK LEAK CHECK PROCESS PERFORMED BEFORE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONNECTOR PIN MAY CORRODE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE PIN TO BREAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP, ENGINE STALL AND THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR AND IF NECESSARY IT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.