Used 5 for sale
2 yr follow up review
terrimca, 07/13/2010
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I gave this car a glowing review a year ago. Recently, I've experienced several problems which I've discovered others have encountered too. 1. entire power steering unit needed replacement (covered under warranty) lost power steering suddenly while driving, was restored after shutting and restarting car-known problem. 2. Lots of squeaking rea-rend, dealer repl. rear sway bar bushings. 3. Front seat squeaks fixed but now squeaking again. 4. Tires which I rotated faithfully, needed replacement at 26,000 miles-also common problem. Love the way the car drives but feel like I've experienced a lot of problems for such a new car.Also not a great car on the snow-at all. Disappointed.
Mario the Mazda
Levy Tremblay , 09/06/2025
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this little minivan for a little over a year now, it's my first car. It's a great little car to carry friends around, even tho it's lacking a bit in power, especially fully loaded, it still gets your safely from point A to B. Did many trips with the cars packed and, it handled all of them perfectly. The car has currently 154k km (about 96k miles, I know, it's nothing for a 2009.) it never ever had an engine issue in its entire life, I'm the third owner. Of course some things gave out through the years, CD player stopped working, warnings work 1/3 times without having to hold the button in, but also the 3rd speed slips a bit when it tries to downshift. Other than that, it's a cheap car, so it's not luxurious at all, seats are fine, radio is great, climate control works fine except the AC. I'm from Canada and well, it handles snow okayish? It has some weight to it so snow piles are easy to go through when needed, but having an open differential makes it tricky to deal with in snowy conditions, but with good winter tires you'll do fine! It is also to be expected that over 64mph, the car is very thirsty on gas. (It also rusts easily, it's an old Mazda so.) So after all, it's a good first car if you're looking for something with a bit of space, the sliding doors are heavenly when going out with friends in the city, no risk of them slamming a door into another car and easier to get out of! In the end, I'd recommend it maybe? Oh wait, let's not forget the sliding doors can freeze open in cold conditions so Yeh, haha. I guess, if you're somewhere that doesn't have harsh winters, I'd say go for it! It has a strong and reliable engine, even tho it's not fast (it reaches 124mph, I've done it.), it's fun to drive, it handles great! Also note that the automatic transmission is a little clumsy in traffic, sometimes it can shift a little rough, but I've heard that the manual ones are a blast to drive! Also, me and my family call it Mario.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2009 Mazda 5 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 36 listings
- Grand Touring Passenger MinivanMSRP: $5,998377 mi away
- Sport Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,995639 mi away
- Grand Touring Passenger MinivanMSRP: $16,995879 mi away
See all 36 listings
Great Mini-Van Alternative!
Luv2Vacation, 09/26/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased our Mazda 5 sport about a month ago with a Cash for Clunkers deal trading in a Kia Sedona. I wanted better gas mileage, and we didn't need quite as much space, but I didn't want to give up being able to carry extra people, or lots of stuff. This car was the perfect choice. I took it on a 600 mile trip a few days after I got it. We had no problem fitting my family and all of our stuff in it, and when we got there, we were able to fit the other family traveling with us in for short trips. My worst mpg so far has been 23 mpg around town on the first tank of gas. My best was 33 mpg, mostly highway driving on our trip. I have been averaging around 26 (mostly around town driving).
Seems Like it Was Rushed to Market
lyzardo, 05/08/2011
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had this car for about 1.5 years, bought new and now have 15,000 miles on it. It is a fine car in concept, but has continually had annoying repairs needed. First, the wheel well cover over the front driver side tire was never sealed from the factory. The cruise and ABS sensors malfunctioned due to snow and slop getting into the wheel well where the sensors were located. Second, an oil pan leak needed to be repaired. Third, the ABS sensor failed for a second time. Fourth, the back suspension squeaked, and the rear passenger shock was replaced and bushings worked on. Fifth, a fuel pump recall necessitated another trip to the dealer. Next will be tire replacement (may get 20,000 miles on them).