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Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2007 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Steering1 crash/fire/injury
12Suspension
6Tires
5Power train
4Electrical system
4Structure
3Engine
3Engine and engine cooling
3Air bags
149 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 21 | 1 |
| Suspension | 12 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
67kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 steering complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles12under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other MAZDA5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA5 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings
2007 Mazda5 w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Electric Power Steering AssistLed to recall 10V-374
In owners' words
What MAZDA5 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2007 mazda5 power steering stopped worked abruptly while turning on a major highway. The sudden change in steering nearly caused an accident. I checked the ODB reader for codes but none were present. Then it happened again the next day in a similar situation, the power steering shut off but this…
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…
SUDDEN POWER STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING ON AN ENTRY RAMP OF A HIGHWAY, ACCOMPANIED BY ILLUMINATION OF MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. STEERING LOSS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED AND VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND PREPARING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY AND…
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