I have had a few problems with my sliding doors not closing. I actually ended up taking a video of us trying to close the door and it bouncing open to show the guys at the dealership. It would do that for about 5 minutes, then all of the sudden close... they couldn't replicate it in the shop, so I had to actually show them so they would believe me... Other then that, I LOVE it, it is wonderful for me and the kids. It does get a little cramped if you are actually carring 6 people.. I usually only have my two kids and I in the car. You have to adjust the second row to make sure the third row has enough leg room if you are using it. I had a 2004 Mazda 3 before this Mazda, and have been waiting for it to come out for me to buy it. I traded in my mazda 3 and I am very happy with it so far. I drive about 800-1000 miles a week, so I spend a lot of time in the car. I never looked at other vans/cars, so I didn't really do a compairison... Plus, I can get the car seats rock solid in it, and it has side curtain airbags for all rows. I was told by the sales guy that it has already been tested to the new standard for rear crashed that will be coming out soon for vans and passes even though it isn't required yet.... I will believe that more once we have NHTSA tests out on it..