2008 Mazda Mazda5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008

Crash Test

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

21 City / 27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

153

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Crystal H

Others should know that our car is safe, well built, and comfortable for a small family.

I like that it's a reliable, safe care for a family. It gets good gas mileage. I don't like that it doesn't automatically lock its doors when in drive.

Kevin T

Compact, fits 6 passengers including the driver, but not much for storage space when full up.

I love my car, it's very comfortable and gets great gas mileage. If I need room I can easily fold the seats down. Not much storage space when all passengers are in though. It has not had any major problems other than needing a new muffler because it had some pretty cheap welding done. The locks sometime stick in the front doors. The middle seat belts were cheap and kept falling apart so I had to replace them. Headlights are a pain to change. Overall I love my car though and would recommend a Mazda5 to anyone looking for a compact mid size vehicle.

Koji T

This car is good for big family like more than 3 kids family.

I have been driving this car about ten years now but still running very good and not much problems. 3 low seat is very useful for many people.

Tiffany G

This car has been very reliable for me. I love it!

I have not had any major problems with this vehicle. I have driven it through multiple states and never had an issue. There is plenty of room for all 5 members of my family. The only thing with it is the check engine light is on and that is from the o2 sensor.

Rich W

Mazda Miata is a fun, great performing car.

Since I bought this vehicle in 2008, the vehicle has never seen the shop except for normal wear, like tires, battery, brakes and oil changes. The vehicle handle great with plenty of pickup and holds the road better than my bigger car. It is fun to drive and the gas mileage is great. A great car and everyone I speak to that has this vehicle says that it is a great car.

Julia L

Sliding doors allow the Mazda 5 to park in tight places and small garages.

Love the sliding doors. My kids love the captains chairs in the middle row. Lots of cargo room with the 3rd row folded down. Like the flexibility of having 3rd row seating. Looks stylish and has great handling. Only major issue was having to have the motor mount replaced at 60,000 miles.

Abigail F

My blue little car, cute and amazing.

My car has no problems it runs smoothly and gets great gas mileage and I absolutely love it. But will hopefully be getting a newer car soon because I am not sure how much longer it will last. It is blue, fast, reliable and has not broke down. I will have it for a very long time.

Heather C

It's a fantastic family car.

I adore this car. It's smaller than a minivan, but still has the extra seating, plus it gets great gas mileage. It's also a good height...not too tall or short. No complaints, except that they don't make this model anymore!

Negative Owner Reviews

Lexie S

It has third row seating and an AUX cord.

It is really low to the ground making it incredibly easy for the oil pan to crack, the battery dies incredibly fast in cold weather. It is not a reliable car at all. The only nice thing about it is that is has a third row seating but it is really cramped but the third row seating folds down into a nice big trunk but the trunk space is tiny when the third row seating is up.

Anela W

The care has a second gear it's kind of like you can stick drive and change speeds I think it's pretty cool I feel like I'm a speed racer sometimes

I got the car in November 2017 the runs great gets me to and from work. I don't like though that it's auler low the tires wear down fast. Has last me about 1 week depends how far I'm driving. Car is very spacious.

Rachel S

The good and the bad of the Mazda 5.

It need brakes done. There’s a few minor scratches. Need new tires there’s a leak in 2 of them. It is decent on gas. It seats 7 passengers which is great. The windshield wipers are not all that great. I have had to get a new right side mirror because the glass popped out.

Jeff T

It works the way it is supposed to, and it feels safe to drive

It has 6 seats for when I need to take my kids places. The gas mileage is okay but should be better. It is s little noisey on the road.

Mazda Mazda5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Sport

153 HP 24-24 MPG 6 Seats

Touring

153 HP 24-24 MPG 6 Seats

Grand Touring

153 HP 24-24 MPG 6 Seats

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 Owner Reviews

4.09

23 Reviews

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5 stars

35%

4 stars

48%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

1 star

f H on March 30, 2021

Too bad they don't make this model anymore and made it more fuel efficient

Like the style. Like the functionality. Dislike the MPG. Dislike the suspension system

Kayti B on November 17, 2020

The color excites me, it's a light green, but it's always easy to find.

Very good reliable vehicle. When are family grew, it got harder for us all to fit, but even then we are still able too. I love our little green van!

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Pros from Owners

Amy L.

The pros are sliding doors on both sides; this is advantageous when hauling kids around. We wanted a minivan and looked at Toyota sienna, but it was not available in a stick shift which my husband and I both prefer. The Mazda 5 is the only stick shift minivan we could find.

Cons from Owners

Amy L.

The gas mileage for the Mazda 5 is not the best, but we overlooked this since we wanted a stick shift minivan for kids, and it was the only one available. I also find that the blind spots on the windshield are not the best. I need to take extra care when turning to be sure I am not missing another vehicle or pedestrian.

Ranks #15 Small Cars by Owners

The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has an average owner rating of 4.17 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 30 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 A Good Car?

Yes, it is very reliable, a really nice car overall. It has not given me any issues despite its age. I have traveled to New Mexico in my Mazda 5 before and the trip went smoothly. I recommend for a... Read More

Brenda J.

If taken care of properly it can be a wonderful vehicle. Maintenance is fairly simple, such as changing headlights, brake pads, etc.

Loren R.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mazda Mazda5?

Of course! This car has not given my any issues even though it is the year 2008, it has not broken down, no major problems have occurred to where I need to get rid of it.

Brenda J.

I have had to replace quite a few essentials in my vehicle including the engine and the transmission which were extremely expensive repairs. Also, many shops would not work on my car because it was a... Read More

Loren R.

Is The 2008 Mazda Mazda5 A Good Value?

Well my car was gifted to me for my 16th birthday, but from looking online of its price, I would say you definitely get a bang for your buck!

Brenda J.

I paid $8000 for my used Mazda 5 and I have put more money into repairing it than I did purchasing it.

Loren R.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety