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2010 Mazda MAZDA5

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

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

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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, Other complaints

1 reports
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8,200 miles · Sep 14, 2010
Fuel System, OtherTires

SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2010, I HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES (JUNE 15-JUNE 19, 2010 AND AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 20, 2010) FOR THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE: A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THESE 2 OCCURRENCES HAVE NOW ACCUMULATED TO 24 DAYS IN TOTAL THAT VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE IN THE 5 MONTH PERIOD OF OWNE…

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SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2010, I HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES (JUNE 15-JUNE 19, 2010 AND AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 20, 2010) FOR THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE: A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THESE 2 OCCURRENCES HAVE NOW ACCUMULATED TO 24 DAYS IN TOTAL THAT VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE IN THE 5 MONTH PERIOD OF OWNERSHIP.DATE OF 2ND OCCURRENCE! FRIDAY. JULY 30, 2010 DATE OF 1ST OCCURRENCE; MONDAY. JUNE 14, 2010 LENGTH OF REPAIR: TUESDAY, JUNE 15 - SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010: 5 DAYS ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010 AROUND 7PM, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 287, DURING MY EVENING COMMUTE FROM MY WORK LOCATION TO MY HOME. LENGTH OF REPAIR; MONDAY. AUGUST 2, 2010 - AUGUST 20, 2010 - 19 DAYS ON FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010, WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 80, THE VEHICLE AGAIN SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. DURING THIS INCIDENT, NOT ONLY WAS I ABOUT 80 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, BUT I WAS TRAVELING WITH 5 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE! AT THIS POINT, I BECAME VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR! THE POSSIBILITY THAT AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IF MY CAR LOST POWER AND ANOTHER VEHICLE IMPACTED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE; OR IF I WASN'T ABLE TO PROPERLY STEER THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY HIGH ON SUCH A BUSY HIGHWAY! AGAIN, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, THE CAR SHUT OFF ON NJ RT 78 (65 MPH ZONE). IT THEN CONTINUED TO TURN ON & OFF DURING STOP & GO TRAFFIC. IT EVEN SHUT OFF IN THE CREDIT UNION DRIVE UP BANKING WINDOW!!! SINCE THESE DEFECTS SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIR THE USE, VALUE OR SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE, OR THE DEFECT IS ONE THAT IS LIKELY TO CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10355642

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.