no report yet
Delivery: 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.
2009 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Steering2 crash/fire/injury
13Tires
8Suspension
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Wheels
3Power train
3Engine
3Vehicle speed control
3Engine and engine cooling
1812 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 17 | 2 |
| Tires | 13 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 18 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other MAZDA5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA5 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings
2009 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Electric Power Steering AssistLed to recall 10V-374
In owners' words
What MAZDA5 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULL THE…
2009 MAZDA5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE/CAMPAIGN #6010 ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING (6010H). THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND MISSED THE DEADLINE…
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