The Lemon Index

All cars · Mazda5 · 2010

2010 Mazda5. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints21NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,000 and 30,000 miles. Median 16,000, from 19 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Tires24%
Airbags14%
Transmission & drivetrain10%
Body structure10%
Suspension10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 10V600000 Nov 2010 Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 219

Mazda filed 219 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf
  • Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing ATF

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

185 videos about the 2006–2010 Mazda5, 5.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door3546K
Infotainment, battery & electrical3303K
Starter, alternator & belts294K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors285K
Transmission & shifter473K
Spark plugs & ignition coils166K
Steering & suspension233K
Brakes & ABS122K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2007–24–Suspension
20082064522,021Steering
2009–38–Steering
2010–21–Tires
2012401533,795Tires
2013–12–Seats

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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