2008 Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2008

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (43%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mazda Mazda5

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17000 mi Drivers side behind seat pocket seam came loose. Mazda dealer in Medford, OR did a great job, changed the whole seat cover.  

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

55000 mi Sliding door needed lube Front Passenger Window seal was defective and noisy 
22000 mi Grease rubber bushings on swaybar  
4000 mi Sliding door stuck in cold weather. Dealer said moisture froze inside the mechanism. They replaced some internal part and it worked ok 
5000 mi Water leaked into trunk when it rained. Apparently the body shop forgot to replace some rubber seal. They installed it and its water tight now 
35000 mi creaky passenger side sliding door 
163000 mi

US $3000
Car accident bumper, grill, left front fender and left headlight. 
67540 mi Mud flaps on front tore and dangled. Made noise against wheels. Simply removed flaps, rather than repaired them. 

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

44020 mi

C $202
Vent airflow direction controller tab on pssgr side/nr window fell off. Happened once before, but found part and re-installed. This time, replacing it altogether. 
44820 mi

C $600
Part replaced. 

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 Body Problems

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