Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 57 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V600000 INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
Of the 57 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 57 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 has an average reliability rating due to a significant recall on the fuel pump and notable complaints about air bags and engine issues. These problems highlight some risks but are balanced with fewer complaints in other areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–70,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| air bags | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Airbag warning light
- Check engine light
- Rattling noise from engine
- Steering vibrations at high speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.