2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5. That ranks 3rd out of 11 MAZDA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (17 complaints, 27%), typically at around 17,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 17 | 27% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 20% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 13% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 11% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 8% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 46,280 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 123,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 42,305 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 19,998 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda5 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break.
Risk: This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and if necessary it will be replaced and the harness will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist (PE10021) — opened Jun 28, 2010, closed Nov 29, 2010, led to recall 10V374000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident
The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. Iâve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.
This model of mazda steering wheel stop rotating mostly on highway. At time it become too stiff to ove for 5 to 10 minutes and then it comes back on it is worrying me as it may cause an unvoidable crash.
Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve children…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 5. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. On one occasion, the vehicle broke down in the middle of a street and was towed to the contact's home. The contact had a mechanic inspect the vehicle who stated that the fuel pump could be the cause of the…
Other Mazda MAZDA5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MAZDA5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 MAZDA5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 MAZDA5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDA5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 57 | 1 |
| 2009 | 64 | 2 |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners most often report steering, tires, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA5 model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.