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2010 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (39%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 161 repairs.
2010 Mazda Mazda5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115800 mi US $2200 |
Car would act as though the battery was dead at times. Also the car went completely dead while driving. Update Nov 2017: diagnosed as a loose alternator cable and weak battery. This diagnosis was incorrect. |
| 125000 mi US $350 |
Low voltage output - replaced with new alternator |
| 50460 mi | Starter problem:on key selection to 'Start',starter would wind up, but not engage the engine's flywheel.Got it towed in morning, looked at in afternoon.Starter replaced and readied for 17h00.Cold weather conditions,colder tomorrow! |
| 33480 mi C $120 |
Battery change. Cause bitter cold temperatures in Central Quebec. |
| 13020 mi | Battery failed |
| 55200 mi | Broken HVAC fan emitted high pitched sound. |
| 29300 mi US $1600 |
Condenser |
| 89000 mi US $1550 |
Compressor failure. Complete replacement of compressor with kit. |
| 173432 mi US $1103 |
Air conditioning motor was broken so there was no cold air. Needed to replace the entire system. |
| 78120 mi C $2977 |
AC condenser leakage; replaced condenser, added refrigerant oil |
| 61000 mi US $150 |
Low beam out, driver's side |
| 27000 mi US $40 |
Headlights. |
| 68100 mi | Replace both low beams after one failed. |
| 90000 mi | 2nd replacement of driver's side low-beam this year. As I did the first time, BOTH bulbs replaced. These DEFINITELY take longer than 10 minutes to replace. Bad design of bulb retainer. |
| 139000 mi US $105 |
High mounted third brake light failure. Caused by rust from inadequate sealing of connector. Prongs in connector rust and break, or the LED assembly IN the housing breaks as well (reported in forums). For me, the prong in the connector rusted and broke. I chose to buy a replacement lamp which was $98.10 plus with shipping. Had to buy some additional connectors, cut and splice additional wire, add the connectors and now working again. |
| 145000 mi US $36 |
Mazda 5 lightbulb change ..a PITH on the headlight designer of this car |
| 22700 mi | Short in the daylight sensor caused both headlights to burn out. Daylight sensor fixed, bulbs replaced. All under warranty. |
| 39500 mi US $50 |
Lights in climate control went out. Requires replacement of entire circuit board. Headlights out again. |
| 50900 mi US $180 |
TPMS Sensors |
| 65580 mi C $40 |
Replace burned out headlight bulb |
| 23560 mi | passenger side ocs (occupant classification sensor). replace seat track and 1 sensor. |
| 50000 mi US $600 |
Rear A/C was not blowing out any air whatsoever. The rear A/C door actuator was replaced. |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi | Climate control automated setting not working due to outside ambient temp sensor wire "broken" near front grille. Wire was re-attached, all fine. Presume road debris disconnected / damaged the sensor wire. Mazda extended warranty. |
| 37820 mi C $175 |
Battery was getting weak, required replacement |
| 42260 mi C $500 |
Car/phone pairing no longer works reliably |
| 43710 mi C $60 |
Car will not crank/start intermittently, seems to be related to colder temperatures. Left me stranded twice. Brought to dealer where they charged $60 to run diagnostics, but said no problems were discovered. Offered to continue troubleshooting, at additional cost to me for additional diagnostics at $135/hr. I suspect a slow leak somewhere in the electrical system, but dealer is dismissive of my concerns unless I'm willing to pay $135/hr |
| 36700 mi | Light bulb for ac controls fell out of the socket. New bulb installed. Old one was not recovered. |
| 36800 mi US $19 |
Replaced both headlight bulbs. One was bad, always replace in pairs. |
| 24000 mi | No air coming out of rear ventilation grills. Dealer replaced failed rear vent motor under warranty. |
| 43000 mi US $100 |
3rd brake light (CHMSL) dead. Confirmed voltage, then noted condensation inside assembly. 'Sealed' LED assembly, need to replace entire unit at $100. Should have been a $2 bulb. Seem to be a common issue. |
| 62000 mi US $530 |
Driver door lock actuator stopped working. Could not unlock door from inside or outside. New part installed by independant mechanic. |
| 154500 mi | A/C clutch failed |
| 170000 mi US $740 |
Continue diagnosis of A/C. Evac, dye, recharge. Alternator failed Both headlights replaced Replaced compressor |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Recharged AC. Second time in two years. |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
144-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 27780 mi | brake light above back door burnt out |
| 83900 mi | The latch on the hood needed replacing as the horn kept sounding when the Mazda was locked. The latch was either dirty or damaged because it was dirty. |
| 88040 mi C $1150 |
Air conditioner stopped working and was replaced |
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