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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%)
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 194 repairs.
2008 Mazda Mazda5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42700 mi US $65 |
Replacing headlights on this car is difficult for the amateur. I had to take the car to a shop to have the bulbs replaced. They are held in with small clips and an inexperienced person will take a long time to get the job done. |
| 53000 mi | Replace Battery |
| 15300 mi | TPMS sensor was damaged by Walmart tire shop during flat tire repair. Dealer has replaced the sensor, Walmart payed for that ($130). |
| 86700 mi | passenger window wouldnt go up. removed driver and passenger switches,disassembled,cleaned,reassembled.works fine now. |
| 50 mi | Clockspring circuit failed within 2 hours of leaving dealership, causing horn to sound until it burned out. It was repaired under warranty, of course. From what I can tell, this is an extremely rare occurrence, but was very disappointing to say the least. |
| 138000 mi US $100 |
A/C started running weak. Local shop diagnosed as low refrigerant. Refil and filter. |
| 3720 mi | Fix power window module in left passenger sliding door |
| 44000 mi | Rear defroster was not working. Rear glass replaced. However, it leaked after repair, so repair was done agan. |
| 96100 mi C $600 |
AC quit working - this shop doesn't fix AC units. |
| 18000 mi | Factory remote start began malfunctioning, vehicle would not stay running and would restart multiple times. Tach sensing signal for remote start adjusted. no problems since. |
| 20500 mi | Replace driver side electric window switch controlling passenger side window. Warranty repair at no cost. |
| 40000 mi US $100 |
Brake light switch failure at brake pedal. (Car will not go into gear if brake electrical circuit does not complete.) |
| 19000 mi US $50 |
Headlight bulb, replacement took 45 minutes. |
| 21000 mi | Repeated failure of left headlight (3 times within 2 months). Suspected lamp socket problem. Socket replaced. |
| 21000 mi | AM portion of the radio/CD system stopped working. FM reception was fine, as was CD playback. Only the AM reception stopped (no stations could be tuned in). |
| 119000 mi US $900 |
AC compressor |
| 119000 mi US $10 |
Low beam bulb replaced |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 93500 mi US $773 |
Replace alternator and battery |
| 108000 mi US $937 |
Replaced A/C compressor. |
| 120391 mi US $635 |
Replaced air conditioner seals at the evaporator. |
| 120000 mi US $800 |
The air conditioning compressor was not working and was replaced. |
| 121520 mi C $1300 |
Compressor died. New a/c compressor bought and installed; then another electrical problem appeared and shop had to work on the system for another day to resolve. |
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