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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.
2008 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Steering1 crash/fire/injury
9Suspension
7Tires
5Structure
4Power train
4Electrical system
3Visibility
3Wheels
3Engine
97 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 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?
39kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 steering complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles30under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 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
2008 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings
2008 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 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.
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…
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 even more dangerous. The Mazda 5 is available for inspection upon…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LOST CONTROL AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS BRIEFLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER:…
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