Model year guide

2008 Mazda 5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Mazda 5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 615 on record.

2008 Mazda 5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Mazda 5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23–24 mpg

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2008 Mazda 5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Mazda 5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Mazda 5 MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classMinivan - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S5) or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Mazda 5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Mazda 5 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.3L 153 hp

2008 Mazda 5 vehicles on record

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Other Mazda 5 model years

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2008 Mazda 5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda 5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Mazda 5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mazda 5 get?

The 2008 Mazda 5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.