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beware of suspension problems!
Pros: versatile interior-you can pack a lot into this little car, and it is very nifty if you need room for 5 people including two car seats. When we first got it, the car was peppy and fun to drive. Cons-reliability, specifically in regards to suspension. Bought a 4 year old model with only about 50k miles on it. We have had to replace a lot compared with our Camry hybrid with almost 150k miles. Plagued with suspension problems the past couple of years. Spent almost 1k to fix the rear suspension, only to have to replace the entire front suspension, shocks, and struts a couple of months later. I wish I had known Mazda was notorious for suspension problems before buying. I feel like the suspension has improved but it still doesn't ride like it did. Only about 85k miles currently.
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extreme commuter back for update
I have a review below....250,000 miles on my Mazda 5 now. Replaced front control arms last year complete brake job and tires....I just keeps going...oil changes every 4000 miles. At work I drove a 2019 Chevy Cruze...2010 Mazda 5 better even with the 250,000 miles...: ) I still love the car....
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Solid family car
We are a family of 5 and have enjoyed many trips with our Mazda 5. It's also the daily duty car. It would be great if it had towing capacity for bikes or a small trailer for camping gear. Our next vehicle will have towing capacity.
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Horrible Drivetrain
We have owned the vehicle for 18 months now and have accumulated 25,000 miles. We have already had to replace the stock tires due to the originals wearing out. We took the vehicle to the dealer for all maintainence and we had a passenger side axle have to be replaced due to defect at 16,000 miles. At 25,000 miles the transmission decided to blow up. When in the dealership getting the trans replaced, they also found the drivers side axle was defective and also had to be replaced. The car gets around 32 mpg as we drove it from Iowa to NJ 10 times over the past 18 months. It is great with the entertainment package, as the kids love it. It is a little underpowered when going over steep hills.
So close to fantastic...
Bought the vehicle just over a month ago to replace a 2005 Elantra (great car btw). Was immediately struck by how great it is to drive; from the driver's seat, you really feel like you're driving a Mazda3, NOT a minivan! Kids loved the mid seats (captains), and considered it a 'cool' looking car. Fantastic view all around, and handles amazingly. After a bit of time, though, some things have started to gnaw: no 'hidden' cubbies to hide GPS's, spare change, etc.; turning on the auto climate control automatically kicks in the a/c (it's January... in Canada... c'mon!). Overall, though, no regrets in getting this vehicle; if you can overlook the lack of cubbies, it'll serve the avg. family well!