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2009 Mazda Mazda5 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Mazda Mazda5, 33% of all 64 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Mazda5 model years. Median mileage at failure: 48,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
21
33% of 64 complaints
All complaints this year
64
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Mazda Mazda5 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2010, latest May 12, 2017.

2009 Mazda Mazda5 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Jun 2011Feb 2012Sep 2012Mar 2013Sep 2014
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to May 2017; peak Sep 2012 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200633 (42%)
  2. 200717 (28%)
  3. 200815 (22%)
  4. 200921 (33%)
  5. 201013 (23%)
  6. 20111 (100%)
  7. 20129 (24%)
  8. 20134 (17%)
  9. 20141 (8%)
  10. 20150 (0%)
  11. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Mazda Mazda5, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 48,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda5 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Mazda Mazda5 has the most suspension complaints (33), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.