2009 Mazda MAZDA5
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
27% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.
Show complaint excerpts
The steering wheel started to uncontrollable and wobbling suddenly while driving a freeway at 60MPH and ended up causing the center divider crash. The vehicle was purchased one month ago as brand new car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-14
While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-16
Tires
20% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems and valve.
Suspension
13% · 8 reportsElectrical system
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving the car (Approximately 35 miles per hour) there is a sudden loss of power, including loss of power steering. Car would not restart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-20
Wheels
8% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2009-04-17Equipment09E011000 Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs…
Remedy: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at…
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2010-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-29 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
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2010-09-15Steering10V374000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2010-12-06Fuel system, other10V600000 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…
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V374000 · Steering
- Recall 10V600000 · Fuel system, other
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FAQ
- Is the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.