I PURCHASED A USED 2009 MAZDA5 KNOWING THAT IT NEEDED TIRES. AFTER BUYING NEW TIRES I HAD THE CAR ALIGNED. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS "WITHIN SPEC" DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE REAR CAMBER WAS SET IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE TIRES SHOP SAID I'D BE LUCKY TO GET 15,000 MILES OUT OF MY NEW TIRES. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT FOR REAR CAMBER WITHOUT BUYING A $600 CAMBER KIT. I TOO…
2009 Mazda Mazda5 suspension problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
LEFT REAR SHOCK FAILED AT 21222 MILES ON MARCH 23, 2012, COVERED BY WARRANTY. RIGHT REAR SHOCKED FAILED AT 28073 MILES ON OCTOBER 20, 2012. MAZDA REFUSED TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ON MARCH 23, 2012 DUE TO NO VISIBLE FAILURE AT THIS TIME. MAZDA WOULD NOT REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK UNLESS I PAID FOR IT ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 DUE TO LAPSE OF WARRANTY. THESE SHOCKS HAVE SHOWN A HISTORY OF FAILURE AT L…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2009 Mazda Mazda5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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