2010 Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2010

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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%)

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2010 Mazda Mazda5 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

86000 mi

US $240
At light went on 
153459 mi

US $500
TCU replaced 
24000 mi

US $1500
Transmission oil replaced oil burnt with only 26000 miles 
28000 mi Transmission does not seem to be functioning efficiently...rough during acceleration and deceleration. Seems to take too long to shift when accelerating on highway. 
37820 mi

C $300
Thumping noise while driving. Still there! 

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2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

24000 mi Owner noticed stench from trans. Dealer saw signs of worn clutch on manual trans, recommended replacing clutch. Perplexed owner driving manual for over 25 yrs, has never had a clutch fail, never heard of bad clutch after 2 yrs, 24k mi 
29000 mi Increasingly hard to press clutch. Made my foot sore after an hour of driving. Others report having the same problem on the Internet. Even technicians recommend getting an aftermarket clutch to avoid this problem. 
20000 mi Replaced a leaking seal on transmission. 
25800 mi Grinding gears when shifting to 2nd. 2nd gear and synchros replaced. Other smaller parts. 

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2010 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

144-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

49600 mi

C $80
Gear shift was loose.- did not stay in place when put into drive. 

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2010 Mazda Mazda5 Transmission Problems

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