The Mazda 5, first known as the Mazda Premacy and then later becoming the Mazda 5 in its second generation, was made from 1999 to 2018. This was Mazda's first attempt at compact minivans, and they came out with three generations during those years. The first (CP; 1999-2005) had 1.8L and 2.0L inline four-cylinder engines producing 133 horsepower; it had options for front or all-wheel drive along with a four-speed automatic transmission. The second generation (CR; 2005-2010), which is universally known as the Mazda 5, grew in size and was based on the Ford C1 platform. It offered engines ranging from a 1.8L gas engine to a 2.0L diesel engine that all focused on practicality and efficiency, along with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission that held the sporty driving experience true. Lastly, the third generation (CW; 2010-2018) introduced the "Nagare" design philosophy by Mazda but only featured one engine, a four-cylinder engine option, still pushing out a stronger horsepower of about 157 in the United States along with an optional five-speed automatic transmission instead of an automatic four-speed like previous versions. Throughout Mazda's history, the Mazda 5 seemed to be quite favored due to its practicality, innovative seating arrangements, small size compared to other vans, and versatility.
The Mazda 5 has a few major problems. They directly impact how it drives, especially the suspension system, engine mounts, and steering capabilities. The issues with the suspension cause excessive tire wear and poor rear upper control arms. It results in components like ball joints, control arms, and sway bar links failing. When that happens you'll notice uneven tire wear, bad handling, and more costs for maintenance after 100k miles. Engine mount issues are some of the noisier ones on the list. With it comes excessive vibration whenever you drive your Mazda 5 due to how badly worn-out mounts interact with engine vibrations. This problem doesn't only affect your driving experience but may escalate if unaddressed into severe vibrations in general. Lastly, we have seen steering problems which are a little more dangerous than the others. They can be stiffness or pulling to one side but both result from failures inside of the power steering system. The pump or electronic unit can cause these failures which compromises stability while driving and overall safety for everyone involved. All these things require both replacing faulty parts or whole components such as rear upper control arms, sway bar bushings, and engine mounts as well as regular checkups to ensure early detection of any issues that could arise.
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