Bad Shocks

2008 Mazda MAZDA5

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Mazda dealer.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$740
Average Mileage:
74,350 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace shocks (4 reports)
  2. changed shocks and tires (1 reports)
  3. replace broken upper shock mount (1 reports)
  4. replaced mount (1 reports)
2008 Mazda MAZDA5 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 102015

MAZDA5 Grand Touring 2.3L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The driver side rear upper shock mount broke allowing the shock to bounce around destroying the shock. The mount is aluminum and it appeared to have badly oxidized. There were no major pothole strikes or anything to cause it.

- Edward G., Grantham, NH, US

problem #6

Jan 082016

MAZDA5 Grand Touring 2.3L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

The passenger side rear upper shock mount broke. The driver side had broken the previous year after what looked like the aluminum had oxidized. This time it was the same, but on the passenger side. It allowed the shock to bounce around in the tower destroying the shock.

- Edward G., Grantham, NH, US

problem #5

May 012014

MAZDA5 GT 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

The car always felt like it was not stable when making a curve (at speeds greater than 45 mph) and passing on some bumps (e.g. bridge/road junction). The back of the car usually skids towards the outside.

At around 70000, a mechanic noticed the back tires were worn on the inside and told the suspension (or shocks... not sure) was cupping. Had to replace the shocks and tires. It seems like a poor quality check after the car was built.

- L. P., San Jose, CA, US

problem #4

Aug 152011

MAZDA5 GT 2.4L 4 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 55,923 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The opposite side blew a year ago. At that time they did not replace both sides.

- bcnorth, Comox, BC, canada

problem #3

Aug 152010

MAZDA5 GT 2.4L 4 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 37,282 miles

Was repaired under warranty. One side blew, dealer replaced only that side.

- bcnorth, Comox, BC, canada

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problem #2

Jun 152012

MAZDA5 GT 2.4L 4 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 74,565 miles

This was the third blown shock. Originally replaced under warranty twice. Warranty since expired, and had to pay myself.

Dealer wanted $500+ to replace both rear shocks. Because it was on my dime they offered to upgrade shocks. Said that they were the only repair option.

I took it to Canadian Tire instead, they replaced both rear shocks and offered lifetime warranty. Cost was half the dealer quote.

Have not had any issues with my rear shocks since.

- bcnorth, Comox, BC, canada

problem #1

Mar 172011

MAZDA5 Sport 2.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,578 miles

How can rear shocks fail at 42k miles, someone can say that the slide rule wasn't working that week. Sounds like a defect since I've read the blog many, many times....MAZDA, don't make the same mistake GM made with customer satisfaction............enough said.

- jesmar6764, Mount Laurel, New Jersy, US

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