Worst 2010 Mazda Mazda5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 95,021 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | 1 | 111,200 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 58,531 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 34,121 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Mazda Mazda5
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,200 vehicles.
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.
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2010 Mazda Mazda5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
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Does the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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