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2007 Mazda MAZDA5 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have been informed that the rotors on my 2007 Mazda 5 need to be turned because they overheat and cause warping. It is not reasonable that rotors must be turned at about 17000 miles, I have seen on the web the numerous complaints about similar situation. They state that the rotors are a normal wear item and thus not covered. I have had many vehicles throughout my life and this quality and life of these rotors are unacceptable, vehicles average well over 30,000 miles before any type of maintenance must be performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10281108, filed 2009-08, 17,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 5. While driving approximately 62 MPH with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal failed to operate. The contact applied the emergency brake, pulled the clutch, and the cruise control was deactivated in order for the vehicle to brake. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10860106, filed 2016-04, 116,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 MAZDA5. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the right and left in order to slow down. The vehicle stopped and the contact exited. She noticed smoke and flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the flames. After the investigation, the fire department could not determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 44,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10269988, filed 2009-05, 44,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015222%
2014433%
2013625%
2012719%
201035%
200935%
200811%
200735%
2006912%

Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5

Steering
21 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology