The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes is the largest identified problem area: 2 of 9 complaints (22%) mention it. 3 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed fell from 12 in 2014 to 9 in 2015.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 9
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,600
- Combined MPG
- 24
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2015 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–22 / 28 | 21 / 28 | 21 / 28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 454–456 | 369 | 370 | |
| Complaints filed | 24 | 12 | 9 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda 5 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Mazda 5 get?
EPA rates it 24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mazda 5?
EPA estimates $2,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S5) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 21 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 370 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Defect
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.