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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
29,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5, 6% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,900 miles.

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.

“Clutch pedal sticks to floor when weather is cold causing difficulty shifting and or getting vehicle to move. When outdoor temps are below 35f, clutch pedal will stay depressed until vehicle warms up or is manually pulled back up with hands. Pedal may stay depressed when attempting to drive or pop back up abruptly causing stalls in traffic, spinning the tires or other dangerous actions. Problem is causing excessive clutch wear and chatter, damage to motor mounts and tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10318043, filed 2010-03, 35,600 miles

“Drivers floor mat retaining clip begins to separate from normal usage. Separation allows mat to move forward enough that edge of mat is caught by clutch pedal during gear changes. Mat lifts over clutch pedal and becomes entangled with clutch and brake pedal when trying to shift gears. Mat interference causes accidental and aggressive brake application when attempting to shift gears. Mat has been replaced by dealer previously but problem returns after a few months of usage.”

NHTSA complaint #10264758, filed 2009-04, 24,200 miles

“Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering logs all the way up it locks all the way up, likes flicker and go out, but then it goes away after a few moments”

NHTSA complaint #11586233, filed 2024-04

“2008 Mazda 5. Consumer writes in regards to systemic problems with vehicle transmission. The consumer stated the rear shock mounts and the oil assembly had to be repaired. The wheel rims corroded internally, allowing air to leak from the tires. The ignition switch and transmission failed. Updated 08/23/2017”

NHTSA complaint #11005668, filed 2017-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201328%
201238%
201024%
200935%
200846%
200758%
200634%

Other parts of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5

Steering
37 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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