2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,305miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,305 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.
“At 42,300 miles both front windshield wiper blades ripped off the wiper arm at exactly the same time, while driving in very heavy rain. When I went to get new blades, the parts manager explained that the driver side 26 blades are not sold separately from the arm, and I would have to purchase a whole new arm w/blade, although distributors do offer the right sized blade replacement blade for the passenger side. This vehicle is not even two years old, why are the rubber blades ripping off the arm? Luckily there were no injuries or accidents as the result of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10392914, filed 2011-03, 42,305 miles“On 4/15/2011, a set of new meijer brand beam-style wiper blades were pursched for a 2009 MAZDA5 and were installed on the car by th owner. On the morning of 4/19/2011, the vehicle was traveling north on interstate 71/75 in kentucky through a thunderstorm, and the driver side (26 ) wiper blade failed. The vehicle speed at the time of failure was approvimately 65 miles per hour. The beam/blade assembly completely broke free from the chip that attaches to the wiper arm and was thrown from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396766, filed 2011-04Related service bulletins
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198691Jun 7, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198574Jun 1, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with…
- 10091393Mar 30, 2016This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
- 10091263Mar 30, 2016This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
17 complaintsTires
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 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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