2007 Mazda Mazda5 consumer reviews

Smaller than a minivan, but can still seat 6 if needed. This car is great for smaller familes that may need an extra seat or 2 when carpooling, but don't want to deal with a regular minivan. Sportier and better gas mileage as well. I loved this car with 2 kids!

We found a 2007 Mazda 5 Sport using more than one website that had been sitting on a rural car dealership for months. It was a one owner 5 speed with 50,000, and previously had 2 price reductions so the dealer would sell this one for $10,300 cash out the door. We traded an older Dodge van in on the Mazda for $8400.00 and so far we have no complaints. The dealer allowed me to talk with the first owner by phone and she gave it a good report saying she regretted trading it in on a large pickup. The Mazda 5 has more cargo room than you would think, has a great cruise control unit, good lumbar seating, and so far has bullet proof reliability.

I bought this car from a private seller. I got a really good price on it, so I used the extra money to buy a warranty. This car isn't great at 75 mph, you'll save a lot of gas keeping it under 65. Handling is okay, and ride was bumpy til I replaced part of the suspension. I love the versatility without having to drive a boat of a minivan. 3rd row is strictly for kids, although I sat in the back for a trip back from the airport. Overall, Very Satisfied.

I bought a used 5 Touring model two years ago. My wife uses it to haul my 4 & 6 yo boys and to go to work. I drive it occasionally on weekends. The odo marks close to 49k now. The smart layout captivated our attention, it's a bold work of design in & out. Add to that the plenty features for the money. I feared a bit at first the value consequences to the vehicle, only to be pleasantly surprised, though the lack of AC vents for back rows is a major flaw. Great build quality, quality of materials ok and engine all smooth. It's a low rider and custom tires aren't fit for icy/snow areas. Road noise is a problem and since tires are due for replacement I'm trying to find the right winter tire type/psi ratio to minimize the noise. Love the unosbructed visibility, a major problem in today's cars, and the air of exclusivity granted to the Mazda 5s best kept secret deal in the auto market. Wished Mazda 5s could offered a 7th retractable seat in between the 2nd row seats as Ford will be offering in their upcoming C-Max model.

The Mazda 5 is about functionality. It has tons of space for a car its size. 3rd row is legit. Sporty and responsive for a little 4 cylinder. Ride is bumpy and road noise can be deafening, but it fills its roll well.

We've owned our Mazda5 for 7 months now and were happy with it until we drove it cross country. That's when we realized just how NOT roomy it is. The seats were very uncomfortable for a lengthy drive and the lack of a passenger side arm rest was annoying to say the least. The cargo space was very limited for a family on vacation. We also had some sort of problem at high elevations that caused the car to stall out and idol extremely low while the check engine light remained on, and of course the dealership could find nothing wrong by the time we were able to take it in...For around town it's great. It handles well, and drives with a little zip while getting great gas mileage, but for longer drives, I really miss my old full size van.

I bought my Mazda 5 in May 2007 and there are several xxxxxxand con's to it. I do like the versatile seating and good fuel economy of this car. It has been a good alternative to a full size mini van. However, this is the first Mazda I have owned and I must say overall I am not very impressed. I have had several problems with it and had a very difficult time with the dealership. All of the problems are related to the front end tires/brakes/suspension. First off the tires that it came with were very cheap and became "cupped" after about 10,000 miles. Second, the front end brake rotors became warped after about 20,000 miles and of course it isn't covered by the warranty. According to the dealership this is a common occurance in all cars, however, I have owned numerous cars over the last 17 years and have never had this problem before so it can't be that common. Maybe warped rotors are common for Mazda's? Also, the front end makes a lot of noise when going over small bumps, from the suspension I presume, but the dealership says that nothing is wrong with it. Overall, I would say I like the design/look of the vehicle and it does get decent gas mileage but the quality of the vehicle in general seems poor compared to the other vehicles I have owned. I will be selling this vehicle and I will not purchase another Mazda!

My wife and I picked up a used Mazda5 a week ago and are both in love with it. We traded out of an MPV which we really liked but, with only one child, seemed a bot of overkill. What a difference! It performs about the same but gets much better mpg and handles like a sports car. It actually has more storage than we can fill and the ride is comfortable. The only complaint stems from the fact that we had to repace the tires which are really expensive due to their size and it didn't come with a remote keyless entry fob so we had to go to the dealer to get one. Sit down for this,....$400+!?!? So make sure if you get one used it already has one because that is an asinine price to pay and Mazda should really be ashamed of itself for designing such an inefficient product. Other than that, we are truly in love with this vehicle.

What a great car for roominess and not sacrificing the gas mileage. I downsized from a minivan getting 15-18 mpg to this great versatile car that is unique and different from the ordinary and now getting 24-26 mpg. What a difference in this time of gas costing an arm and leg.

I'm really happy with our Mazda5. We've had it for 7 mos. now and I'm still impressed with the way it drives, looks, and how cleverly engineered and detail oriented this car is. I've read it's very popular in Europe and other countries as well although it's not being advertized as much as it deserves. (I actually prefer this as it adds a bit of exclusivity). Driving is a bit of a passion for me and I prefer sporty and composed handling over comfort/isolated and floaty ride. The suspension of this car is well sorted out. It only needs a good set of tires (OEM's medicore at best) and it's close to perfect. On twisty roads, it just hangs in there with a neutral feel. Overall, confidence inspiring without being harsh. Also I would recommend changing the AT fluid or checking for discoloration for long term reliability. The engine has timing chain which makes it cheaper to maintain and the mileage is great. Power is adequate although it'd be nice to have 5 gears for the auto instead of just 4. 3rd row seating is usable unlike other mini suv and cars of its class. Overall this is one of the more intelligent cars in the market. Unique, pracitcal, and excellent design and styling (if only Mazda would equip it with the euro red taillights). great car...keep it hush hush--let them buy generic overrated brands and heavy gas guzzling SUVs.