Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Mazda MAZDA5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V374000 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
Of the 67 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 67 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Mazda MAZDA5 has issues with power steering failure, as evidenced by a notable recall and owner complaints. Other potential issues include suspension and tire wear. Overall, these concerns contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake fluid replacement
- engine coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- stiff or unresponsive steering
- clunking noises on bumpy roads
- uneven tire wear
- frequent tire pressure loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.