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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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

157000 mi

US $904
Shift cable adjustment. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

116000 mi

US $940
Vehicle shifted down on freeway into transmission "limp-home" mode. Thereafter it shuddered as transmission went in and out of limp-home mode. Shop diagnosed and replaced bad TCM (transmission computer). 
51000 mi The transmission has slipped a few times and the fluid was very dark. Dealer said they could not reproduce slipping, and computer code did not show that it had been slipping. They did a transmission fluid flush. 
88660 mi thump noise when going into reverse on starts. dealer did a diagnostic, faulty tranny needs replacement. 
116000 mi

US $3100
seal failed, had to rebuild entire transmission 
116000 mi

US $2700
seal failed, transmission fluid dumped. cause was transmission problem that ruined the seal 
85000 mi

US $1800
Bad transmisssion controller 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72817 mi

C $1200
cv boot replaced. 
16200 mi Excessive vibration and strong smell of clutch burning in stop-and-go traffic 
180699 mi Clutch needed to be replaced. Transmission also replaced. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

7500 mi Pulled up to a stop sign and car wouldn't go into gear. Dealership said it looked like I drove with foot on clutch, which I didn't. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda5 Transmission Problems

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