Model year
2007 Mazda 5
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 for 2007. Under the matched name MAZDA5, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 61 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA5 are STEERING (20), SUSPENSION (7), TIRES (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 78 complaints
- 2007 61 complaints
- 2008 67 complaints
- 2009 64 complaints
- 2010 57 complaints
- 2012 37 complaints
- 2013 24 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2007. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA5 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
Recalls for MAZDA5
10V374000 · Aug 12, 2010
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Complaints for MAZDA5
61 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA5
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE10021 | Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS;… | Jun 28, 2010 | Nov 29, 2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 5 · 2.3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Mazda 5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.