Worst 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
SUSPENSION
TIRES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 15 | 2 | — | 20,906 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 41,800 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 48,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 87,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 139,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 | — | — | 38,700 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 123,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 4,900 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 2 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 42,305 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 19,998 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 46,280 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 4,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 4,900 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 16,158 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2009 Mazda Mazda5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~231,200 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Mazda Mazda5 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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