2009 Mazda MAZDA5 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This model of mazda steering wheel stop rotating mostly on highway. At time it become too stiff to ove for 5 to 10 minutes and then it comes back on it is worrying me as it may cause an unvoidable crash.”
filed Jan 16, 2022
“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…”
filed Aug 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V374000 · Aug 12, 2010
Steering problems in other MAZDA5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 37 | 55% |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 21 | 34% |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.