6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,923 miles

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problem #6

Apr 042013

MAZDA5

  • 136 miles
After purchasing the vehicle I noticed from day one, there was something wrong in the rear tires for brake assembly. Each time I'd visit the shop I was told everything was fine. I believe somewhere around 12,000 miles I noticed the tires were getting bald. They check the alignments shortly after the car was purchased and said everything was fine. Later I had another alignment done because the vehicle seem to pull more to the left. They said it was a little bit out of alignment but everything was okay. When I questioned him on the tires which by the way I had to replace one while on the trip. Their reply with the same these are cheap tires put on by the manufacturer and should not last anymore 12,000 miles. After getting nowhere I finally went to tire kingdom and replaced all four tires at my cost. I felt the dealer should have contacted the manufacturer and see if this could've been resolved. No luck.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 122012

MAZDA5 4-cyl

  • 10,500 miles
Tires: The 2012 Mazda 5 GT standard tires have developed major side wall bubble/blisters on the toyo proxes A18 205/50/R17 on two separate tires with only 12,000 miles. Mazda and toyo replaced the first one and declined to replace the second one. I replaced all 4 tires for the safety of my family and others on the road.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 122013

MAZDA5 4-cyl

  • 10,500 miles
Tires: The 2012 Mazda 5 GT standard tires have developed major side wall bubble/blisters on the toyo proxes A18 205/50/R17 on two separate tires with only 12,000 miles. Mazda and toyo replaced the first one and declined to replace the second one. I replaced all 4 tires for the safety of my family and others on the road.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 102013

MAZDA5 4-cyl

  • 16,000 miles
2012 Mazda5. Brought the car to the dealer, told them about the vibration and thumping noise coming from the brakes / tires. They said the tires balances fine and could not find any issues. Driving down the highway, at 70 mph. Had to hit the brakes hard, had a terrible vibration from the hitting the brakes/tires. I had the tires look into at 18,000 miles, they said no problem, then at 22,000, cant find any issues, they said that these tires wear fast and that's the way the low profile tires are, now I will take it in at 25,000 miles and see what they say, tread wear is terrible, at 18,000 miles it was down to 5/32 tread. I know that there is some type of belt separation in the tires, traction is also terrible in the snow and rain, tires are toyo proxes A18.

- Greenfield, WI, USA

problem #2

Jul 152013

MAZDA5

  • 22,400 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Mazda, Mazda5 with toyo proxes St II tires, line size P205/50R17. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic informed the contact that all four tires were cracked inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for new tires. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage on the tires and vehicle was 22,400. The dot number was not available.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 012011

MAZDA5

  • miles
Cpsc: I1280026A. 2012 Mazda 5. consumer stated that his car would hydroplane when he drove in rain, due to the type of tires on the vehicle. The consumer was informed the tires needed a better design to channel the rain out from underneath them. The consumer purchased a new set of tires.

- Fort Plain, NY, USA