The Lemon Index
2014
20162nd generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 8,609 in the U.S. in 2015 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 2 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
2 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2015 Nissan Quest2015 Kia Sedona 902015 Chrysler Town & Country 71
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 16V644000 (body structure) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Mazda sent dealers 198 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mazda's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 2 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
Fixes owners look up most.
From 120 YouTube videos · 4.1M views · 2012–2015 Mazda5
Most-watched topics
- Windows, doors & mirrors96K views
2012 Mazda 5 sliding door roller replacementsigor2011 · 78K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door93K views
Mazda 5 2012 Cabin Air Filter Replacement | AQ1116Filterheads · 93K views - Driveshaft, axles & 4x462K views
2012 - 2017 Mazda 5 Left Front Axle Replacementsigor2011 · 40K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service55K views
2012 Mazda5 oil changechicagoted · 30K views · 3 videos
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- Starter, alternator & belts48K views
2012 - 2017 Mazda 5 serpentine belt replacementsigor2011 · 48K views
Before you buy, watch
2012 Mazda5 Grand Touring Start Up, Exhaust, In Depth Review, and Test DriveSaabkyle04 · 353K views
2014 Mazda5 Minivan Test Drive Video ReviewUsedCarsTV · 218K views
Mazda 5 review (2010 to 2015) | What Car?What Car? · 151K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2015 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Mazda told dealers about
Mazda sent dealers 198 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging
- Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging
- Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Body structure · recall issued 2016
On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda Mazda5 SW FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Every Mazda5 year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 5 Mazda5 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2015 Mazda5 reliable?
We can't score it: only 8,609 were sold in the U.S. in 2015 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2015 Mazda5 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (50%) and parking brake (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda5 have?
1 safety recall (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2015 Mazda5 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2015 Mazda5 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
What Mazda5 year is better than the 2015?
Nearby, the 2012 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works