Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V600000 INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V374000 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Tires 13 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Wheels 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
Of the 64 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 64 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 struggles with reliability, notably in its steering and fuel systems. Frequent recalls, particularly for power steering and fuel pump issues, along with numerous owner complaints, compromise its dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Suspension components | 75,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering becomes hard or noisy
- Fuel smell from the rear
- Uneven tire wear
- Unusual suspension noises
- Electrical components not functioning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.