2009 Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2009

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (49%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mazda Mazda5

Engine not specified

33000 mi Radio malfunction: dealer refused to acknowledge problem and attributed it to poor reception (however, radio worked when purchased) 
157000 mi

US $904
Ambient temperature sensor Alternator replaced 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

122000 mi

US $860
AC compressor had failed, needed to be replaced full vac and refill the system with refrigerant. 
189000 mi

US $2500
After changing entire engine harness and body harness, some systems don't work properly. For example, the body control module likely needs to be replaced. The power steering, cruise control, heated seats, and sunroof don't work. No connectors for the heated seat switches, the ABS seat connector doesn't match the airbag under seat wiring. 
97599 mi

US $89
repair of TMPS 
101000 mi

US $450
Replaced starter 
127000 mi

US $300
Replaced resistor which controls blower. Airbag light flashing 
92000 mi

US $95
One headlight out. 
107300 mi

US $20
Replaced a headlight bulb for the second time. 
120000 mi

US $26
Replaced passenger side headlight. 2nd time in 2 years, 3rd headlight in 3 years. 
62060 mi

C $500
Replaced headlight and fog lamp. 
28000 mi Last May, I told them the light for the heated, leather driver seat was not working. They said the heat wasn't working either and ordering the switch, which they installed in June. The light and heat now work. 
54560 mi a/c middle switch doesnt light up at night. 
54760 mi Back center console a/c motor not working. Theres no air blowing from the back center vent. 
69440 mi one back light led is out , the other four are ok. 
79340 mi third back led brake light stopped working. 
96720 mi

C $400
a/c dial led out/  
90000 mi

US $100
Change head light 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

68000 mi

US $50
loud screeching sound when starting car..sometimes engine doesn't start. Mechanic said starter is going bad, gave me a price of $500 to replace. Waiting until starter fails completely to replace. 
63000 mi

US $300
Failed AC compressor, Replaced with aftermarket compressor. Failed again, replaced again with different manufacturer aftermarket. Success. This is the 5th AC compressor in the vehicle. 
82000 mi

US $550
Replace failed A/C compressor---AGAIN. 6th replacement. This time Mazda factory compressor, not aftermarket. 
71780 mi

C $600
Cable problem. Was hard to diagnose. had to replace all cables as they could not pinpoint exactly which one was the problem. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

34000 mi Intermittent doors won't lock chime sounds. Dealer couldn't reproduce couldn't fix. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 Electrical Problems

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