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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
46,280miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,280 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 offer to check it out. Emailed mazdausa on jan2 but no response other than automated response showing they received my email. Took it to repair shop to check for codes - no codes.”

NHTSA complaint #10943739, filed 2017-01, 127,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10307907, filed 2010-02, 4,900 miles

“The 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 contacted nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 46,280.”

NHTSA complaint #10392299, filed 2011-03, 46,280 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201328%
201238%
201024%
200935%
200846%
200758%
200634%

Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5

Steering
17 complaintsTires
13 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology