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Used 2009 Mazda 5 Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2 yr follow up review

terrimca, 07/13/2010
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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).

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3.5 out of 5 stars

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).

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