2009 Mazda MAZDA5 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 17 complaints for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 92% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The steering wheel started to uncontrollable and wobbling suddenly while driving a freeway at 60MPH and ended up causing the center divider crash. The vehicle was purchased one month ago as brand new car. The power steering has been difficult to handle and finally caused this major accident. The car is waiting for inspection from insurance company and the dealer refused to take any responsibility.
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.