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2009 Mazda MAZDA5
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Received Apr 2009 to May 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1TPMS valve stems break or leak8 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Power steering cuts out while driving7 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rear door latch fails to open or close5 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V600000Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 MAZDA5 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break.
- Recall #10V374000Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 MAZDA3 and MAZDA5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 5 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- TPMS valve stems break or leak
- Power steering cuts out while driving
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 64 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 8 | 13% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 7 | 11% | – | NHTSA recall #10V374000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 7.8% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 7.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 6.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V600000November 24, 201016,200 vehicles affected
fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 MAZDA5 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break.
This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and if necessary it will be replaced and the harness will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
NHTSA recall #10V374000August 12, 2010215,000 vehicles affected
steering: electric power assist system
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 MAZDA3 and MAZDA5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
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.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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