KnownCarProblems2009 Mazda Mazda5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda Mazda5, most often about the steering (27% of complaints, typically around 17,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mazda5 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Steering
17 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 17,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 5. While driving at speeds of 60 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, piping hose and gasket. The Mazda manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,000.…
Power steering light comes on during operation, unable to use power steering until the car has been turned off and back on. This has occurred twice while driving the vehicle. Received a recall notice; however the dealership says the parts are in short supply and cannot be fixed until at least december 2010.
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve.
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda5 equipped with bridgestone potenza tires, size: p205-50-r17 go19grid. The contact stated that while the tires were being inspected, blisters were located on the tires. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Tpms sensor-valve slow leak: four new tires (pirelli p6 four seasons) installed at Mazda dealer on jan 2011. The original TPMS sensor-valves where used on the new tires. After that the TPMS warning light would go on every couple of weeks. I would check the pressure in all the tires using a digital gauge which showed…
Suspension
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Intermittent car shaking. After driving for a while, at speeds of around 60 or above, the car violently shakes, especially on bumpy roads. This is an intermittent problem. The dealer (faulkner - philadelphia, pa) - recently did an alignment and fixed a tire rim. The issue went away for a while, but occurs once in a…
I purchased a used 2009 Mazda5 knowing that it needed tires. After buying new tires I had the car aligned. I was told the alignment was "within spec" despite the fact that the rear camber was set in such a manner that the tires shop said I'd be lucky to get 15,000 miles out of my new tires. I was also informed that…
Electrical
7 complaints · 11%In this case I left my lights on causing the battery to run down. The problem with this car is when there is no power it is impossible to open the rear sliding doors or tailgate. Only the driver's door opens with a key and you cannot open the rear doors from the inside without power. In the event of an accident that…
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. We replaced alternator and had battery checked, which was working fine when the same problem occurred while driving on highway at 45 MPH. Problem is recurring. Car is unsafe…
Engine
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda, Mazda 5. The contact was advised that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that a bolt on the oil engine cooler was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.…
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 5. While the contact's son was driving 45 MPH, the driver heard a grinding and clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor mounts failed and shifted the engine forward, which caused the cv joints and engine head to fail. The…
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2009 Mazda 5. The vehicle was parked on a hill with the emergency service brake engaged. The contact observed the vehicle rolling after it had been stationary for several hours. The vehicle crashed into a mailbox. There were no injuries, but the vehicle sustained a scratch on the front bumper. On a…
Drivers side floormat retention hole separates after < 5000 miles allowing mat to move forward so that clutch pedal catches on mat. When clutch pedal released it picks up the mat so that next time the clutch is pedal is pressed the mat also catches on the brake pedal causing unexpected braking.
Transmission
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission.
Drivers side floormat retention hole separates after < 5000 miles allowing mat to move forward so that clutch pedal catches on mat. When clutch pedal released it picks up the mat so that next time the clutch is pedal is pressed the mat also catches on the brake pedal causing unexpected braking.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that the gear shift selector was able to be move independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure because the failure would only occur sporadically. The manufacturer was not…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%Broken fuel cap in a 2009 Mazda5... Tried to unscrew fuel cap to fuel vehicle. It would not come off. Tried several times until it broke off. A quick internet search found dozens of similar incidents with Mazda 3's and Mazda 5's. The cap has 2 parts, the outer part is what broke off, while the inner part remains…
Occasionally (4 times now) when stopping or starting out (foot on brake,car in drive) the accelerator races full throttle, like I stomped on accelerator, for a few seconds. I have to press on the brake full force and/or put it in neutral. Scarey!!! Called dealer, but was told they were not aware of any problems. No…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of electric power steering assist
Summary
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (ehpas).the complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.the complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.on mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the epas high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.if the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating tem
Questions about the 2009 Mazda Mazda5
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda Mazda5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (17 complaints, typically around 17,500 miles); wheels and tires (15 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); suspension (8 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 24, 2010 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda5?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mazda5 model year since 2000, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.