Most common 2010 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Share of the 57 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda Mazda5 complaints by model year
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2010 Mazda Mazda5 recalls (1)
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
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.
What 2010 Mazda Mazda5 owners say
Air bags
The airbag sensor in my vehicle when off one day. I have not been an any accidents that would have triggered the airbag. I has continued to go off and on and it doesn't mater if I am parked or in motion. I have taken to dealership and other mechanics (for second opinion) and they both stated that the airbag system is defective and will not work properly in an accident. I have checked for recalls and have found non. But I have found many other Mazda5 2010 owners who are having the same exact problem with their air bags. I would like for someone to investigate this and add it to a recall, before someone in my family is killed or injured in an accident.
I was driving home after dropping my three children off at school. The road that I live on is woodlake pkwy and the speed limit is fourty-five MPH. A lady in a car pulled out in front of me from a subdivision on my right, she was headed in my opposite direction. I hit her as I attempted to swerve and miss her only projecting me further and faster to my left where there were two sets of trees and bushes. After the initial collision I then fought my way through trees realizing I had no brakes I slammed down the brakes and landed on some tree stubs 150 ft away from the crash site. My airbags never deployed.
Wheels & tires
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while inflating the driver's side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to tire shop for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Corroded tire pressure sensor caused sudden loss of air and tire "exploded" while driving on freeway at highway speed. No potholes, obstructions or other impediments to cause loss of tire pressure. Result was a very dangerous situation requiring driver to cross three lanes of traffic to reach shoulder. Tire was "shredded" nearly around entire circumference, and rubber crumbled. Dealership tech said probable cause was corrosion of tire pressure sensor. Tire pressure sensor was original equipment on vehicle.
Engine & cooling
The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed. The other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the Mazda 5 immediately had smoke and flames under the hood. Thankfully, all four occupants immediately exited the vehicle to safety. The Mazda 5 quickly burned completely. Police and firefighters came to the scene and everyone agreed that the Mazda 5 fire was not commensurate with the extent of the collision and likely speed of impact. I am concerned there was a major safety defect that caused it to be engulfed in flames.
Random intermittent stalling of the car starting about 100,000 miles. Car suddenly shuts down while driving, most notably while decelerating but sometimes while cruising along. It actually surged and bucked once recently, (Dec 2021 ~ 180,000 miles), while pulling up to a stop. This is causing me to feel increasingly unsafe in this vehicle as it could cause an accident since I have no control whatsoever during these occurrences. Very frightening and risky. Have feared for my life a couple times given the particular timing of the occurrence.
2010 Mazda Mazda5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 28 / 24 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 a good car?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Mazda5 rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Mazda5 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mazda Mazda5?
The air bags — 13 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the wheels & tires (9) and engine & cooling (9).
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5, the most recent from November 24, 2010 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda Mazda5?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2014 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2008. See the full Mazda Mazda5 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Mazda Mazda5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.