2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 27%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, 27% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 10 to 20 MPH power steering fails followed by all electronics flashing and then by car engine dying. Control of car is very difficult and dangerous. Power steering has failed about 20 times engine failure about 10 times. Dealer told me they found hits on the onboard computer, were able to repeat the problem and eventually tracked it down to the power steering. But have failed to find a problem. They now deny all of this. I question if the car is safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10318049, filed 2010-03, 500 miles“1. Was driving my 2009 MAZDA5 in new york city in heavy traffic. As I as getting onto the lincoln tunnel I noticed my power steering had failed and the warning light was on. As I was in heavy traffic in the tunnel I had to drive until I could get to a less congested area. After stopping I turned the car off to call the dealer. When I restarted the car the power steering had returned. 2: occurred just once. 3. I took the car to a dealer the next day, am still waiting for resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10332420, filed 2010-05, 30,100 miles“On may 12, 2010, our 2009 MAZDA5 with 18,800 miles on the odometer was being driven on the freeway during rush hour in los angeles at a speed of 40-50 miles an hour when the power steering failed suddenly. As a result the car was difficult to steer and control. Fortunately, we were able to maneuver the vehicle off the freeway and call for help. The vehicle was towed to the Mazda dealer. The dealer diagnosed the problem and replaced the power steering pump and pipe. The repair took two days as parts were not immediately available.”
NHTSA complaint #10341364, filed 2010-07, 18,800 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10357335, filed 2010-09, 18,000 miles“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. The power steering has been difficult to handle and finally caused this major accident. The car is waiting for inspection from insurance company and the dealer refused to take any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10265348, filed 2009-04, 1,200 milesRelated recalls
- 10V374000Aug 12, 2010Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have…Covers: Mazda MAZDA5 2007–2009, MAZDA3 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10153318Jan 23, 2019Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10090812Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10059471Nov 4, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 17 | 27% |
| 2008 | 37 | 55% |
| 2007 | 21 | 34% |
| 2006 | 10 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
13 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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