2009 Mazda MAZDA5 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

"tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 5. while driving 55 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering veered to the left. the failure almost caused a crash. in addition, the entire instrument panel illuminated. the contact had to exert excessive force to turn the steering wheel and pull the vehicle off the road. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering returned to normal and the contact was able to drive home. the manufacturer and the dealer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000."

"2009 mazda5. consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall notice/campaign #6010 issues. consumer has previous complaint with another vehicle listed in artemis. *smd the consumer stated there was a recall for power steering (6010h). the consumer was not notified of the recall and missed the deadline by one day. *js"

"the steering column will not lock in place.. mazda has made 6 repair attempts. repair dates: 11/04/09, 4/14/10, 4/28/10, 6/10/10, 8/4/10, 10/25/10. the problem persists to date. *tr"

"at about 0630hrs, 02-03-11, while operating a 2009 mazda, mazda5 touring. the weather was clear and the roadway, okeechobee blvd., royal palm beach, palm beach county, florida, was dry, straight and level and of macadam construction. traffic conditions were light to moderate. the portion of the roadway being driven upon was of four (4) lanes with a center median of concrete curbing and soil/landscaping with grass and shrubs and trees and there are left/right turn lanes in addition to the through roadway. okeechobee blvd. runs east and west and the area in which the incident occurred is a residential area. while driving eastbound on okeechobee blvd. in the inside lane of traffic at a speed of about 35 (thirtyfive) mph and approaching the intersection of crestwood blvd., the car suddenly began to drift to the left, without any input from the driver, and began entering into the left turn lane of okeechobee blvd, and all attempts to regain directional control of the car were thwarted by the sudden and apparent total loss of steering control, as the effort to turn or even move the steering wheel caused no change in direction and was beyond the physical strength of the driver, a 54 yoa, white female in good health and strength. as the car continued traveling further left into the intersection and with the application of braking, the right front wheel and right front lower bumper and chassis struck the curbing, traveling about 5 (five) feet before the car came to a halt in the westbound inside left turn lane of okeechobee blvd. at the crestwood blvd. intersection. the vehicle suffered a shattered oilpan/lower crankcase and other major engine damage as well as damage to the right front suspension components, swingarm and wheel/tire along with the destruction of the front plastic bumper cover and lower plastic pans. the driver suffered minor bumps/bruising and musculo/skeletal pain to the arms,shoulders and neck. *ln"

"2009 mazda 5 power steering failure - power steering fails completely without warning while driving. - has occurred on 5 different occasions. warning light illuminates - problem will usually go away after a re-start but sometimes returns. vin [xxx] - mazda indicates this unit is not part of their recall. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"

"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. *tr"

"today september 6, 2010, lit the light of a malfunction in the steering system of a mazda 5 2009, in heavy slow traffic, fortunately the car could drive to my house. parked, went out and re-ignite the engine and the light disappeared. *tr"

"after ten minute drive time from home, the power steering failed while driving in a parking deck. steering failure indicator light on dash was activated. with great difficulty, i exited the deck and parked on the street. after an hour of being parked and several engine restarts, the power steering came back on. we took the 2009 mazda5 to the dealer for repair and were told that they could find nothing wrong. *tr"

"tl*the contact owns a 2009 mazda5. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely stiff. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane and shut off the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 6,700. updated 09/01/10. *lj updated 09/02/10*jb"

"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. *tr"