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Mazda Mazda5 and Ford Fiesta Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2014
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  30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 72000 miles driven

Redesigned. The second-generation Mazda5 has been much more reliable than the first.
2012
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  25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 72000 miles driven

Redesigned. The second-generation Mazda5 has been much more reliable than the first.
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven

First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2011
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  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven

First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Fiesta Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda5 and Ford Fiesta reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda5s and Ford Fiestas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda5s and Ford Fiestas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Mazda Mazda5 and Ford Fiesta lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda5 and Ford Fiesta have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda5 and Ford Fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda5

Mazda Mazda5 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
zoom zoom, sporty handling image see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda makes fun to drive cars. the Mazda5 is no exception. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Ford is one of the best when it comes to design and reliability. see full Ford Fiesta review