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Mazda MAZDA5 Electrical problems by year

25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MAZDA5's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest MAZDA5 electrical complaints

2008 Mazda MAZDA5SteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering logs all the way up it locks all the way up, likes flicker and go out, but then it goes away after a few moments

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11586233
2010 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel systemCrashFire

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11566332
2014 Mazda MAZDA5SteeringElectrical systemBrakes

Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11539122
2009 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical systemLights

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I've replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11496818
2010 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical system

While driving the car started lurching when accelerating. I noticed somebody else mentioned this recently when their car reached 180,000, which is when mine started doing the same thing. When this started happening my transmission light and my traction control light came on and my car was no longer operable. And by that I mean I could not accelerate or shift the vehicle into reverse, park, or neutral. This happened while driving 60 mph on the highway and almost caused an accident as I could no longer accelerate. I had the vehicle taken to a transmission shop and had the transmission control module replaced, but the car continued to have the same problem.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11452032
2007 Mazda MAZDA5SteeringElectrical system

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact drove to his residence however, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the ABS and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and confirmed...

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that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact researched the failure online and found NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V374000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11451198
2010 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical systemEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11446794
2009 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical system

Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve children inside.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11434463
2009 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical system

While driving the car (approximately 35 miles per hour) there is a sudden loss of power, including loss of power steering. Car would not restart. We replaced alternator and had battery checked, which was working fine when the same problem occurred while driving on highway at 45 mph. Problem is recurring. Car is unsafe to drive.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11121085
2012 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical systemEngine & cooling

My engine threw a rod. No visible oil leaks. No smell of oil. Oil was dry. No indicator lights on. Had to replace engine on car and car was not very old. This happened last year on 2012 mazda 5.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11073340
2008 Mazda MAZDA5SuspensionTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemWheels & tiresEngine & cooling

2008 Mazda 5. Consumer writes in regards to systemic problems with vehicle transmission. *Ld the consumer stated the rear shock mounts and the oil assembly had to be repaired. The wheel rims corroded internally, allowing air to leak from the tires. The ignition switch and transmission failed. Updated 08/23/2017*js

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Electrical system · Wheels · EngineNHTSA 11005668
2009 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical system

The alarm keeps going off for no reason. I had this problem for long time. I turn it off and it will go off again, this is almost daily.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10910066
2007 Mazda MAZDA5SteeringElectrical system

While driving, steering suddenly with out warning became extremely difficult and hazardous to drive. Did not feel safe driving and then power steering light came on. This was driving on the street, while turning and driving ... I assume this is the power steering and also seemed to be electric because of lights deeming on radio...Unknown.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10852921
2008 Mazda MAZDA5Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 mazda 5. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver heard a bang sound near the front end of the vehicle and pulled over to the side. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed flames under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department did not know the cause of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a private tow company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10722224

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