Mazda Mazda5 years to avoid
The Mazda Mazda5 years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2009, 2007, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
532
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2006–2016
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mazda5 years to avoid
Every Mazda5 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Mazda5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda5 years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2009, 2007, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Mazda Mazda5?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mazda5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda5 have?
Across all model years, the Mazda5 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 532 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.