Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 based on all problems reported for the 2009 MAZDA5.
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.
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. 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.
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 travelling 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, travelling 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.
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.
Driving 20-309 mph on the 495 beltway during rush hour on Wednesday, may 5th around 4 pm when the steering wheel of my new 2009 Mazda 5 begins to lock. The power-steering wheel lock signal turns on and had to slowly get off the beltway. We had to turn off the car and turn it back on. Thankfully we were not injured. We do not understand why the steering wheel locked and wondering if there were other complaints out there.
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.