How many recalls does the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 have?

The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Mazda Mazda5?

Of 86 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 215,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 10V374000 2010-08-12 215,000 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.

Complaints by component

STEERING

SUSPENSION

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUSPENSION:REAR

VISIBILITY

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints86

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information 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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-30

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-04-30

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2024-04-30

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2022-01-17

“We bought 4 of these tires 1/23/2018. The first failed within 3 months (passenger rear). The tire distributor no longer carried them, so we fit the next best ... A different primewell. Now, the driver side front tire has developed a bulge where the tread and sidewall meet - similar to the first…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2021-08-28

“We bought 4 of these tires 1/23/2018. The first failed within 3 months (passenger rear). The tire distributor no longer carried them, so we fit the next best ... A different primewell. Now, the driver side front tire has developed a bulge where the tread and sidewall meet - similar to the first…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2021-08-28

“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:…”

STEERING · reported 2019-07-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 5. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. The vin was not available.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-05-17