Overview & Reviews

After significant updates last year, the 2009 Mazda 5 sees no major changes.

• More nimble and maneuverable than full-size minivans, convenient dual sliding doors, manageable size for small families, low price.

• Stability control not available, kids-only third row, no second-row bench option, engine can run out of steam when fully loaded.

User Reviews:

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  Seems Like it Was Rushed to Market - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By lyzardo - July 2 - 6:29 am

  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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  Great Value - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By st - May 14 - 6:40 am

  I wanted to get a new sedan but also wanted to carry lots of luggage. It fit the bill. It is a great, comfortable people/ items mover. and Touring comes with packages that is only found in expensive cars. Overall love it for what it does.

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  The Perfect car for us! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By roughntumble - November 13 - 5:20 am

  We were getting around in a compact car, but when we bought our own house and adopted a 90 pound dog, our compact wasnt working anymore. We are also outdoor people who love to go camping, so we needed a car with room for all our rig and our dog that could put up with some rough terrain. The Mazda5 was the perfect choice for us and we dont have any regrets. We paid $17,500 for it.

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  Warrantys over - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By m5indg - June 21 - 5:53 pm

  My wife and I loved this car when we bought it and still love to drive it. 3 years old now with 25k mostly around town miles on it and and experiencing some of the same problems that others have posted. OEM tires need replacing. Right rear shock blew just recently. Clutch engages very high on the pedal and will probably need replacing soon. Plus the car has always pulled to the right even after it was aligned and re-aligned. Other than these issues, we still find the car very functional for carting the kids around and taking family trips. My wife still loves it, but Im starting to think that it may be come a money pit in the next few years.

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  Best Buy - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By LEE - June 14 - 8:30 am

  Just picked up 2009 Touring a week ago. Love the utility for its size. Have 2 children but no longer need to carry baby stuff. Need 3rd row seats once in a while. Drives like a car and is much better looking then a Kia Rondo. Like the rear doors.

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  Nearly perfect for my purpose - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By MindDrive - May 8 - 10:00 am

  I needed a good vehicle, nothing fancy, that would fit my large music keyboards, but not be a monster truck. Mazda 5 is a "micro-minivan" (hip term for station wagon.) It has room for two adults up front, 2½ adults in the back (typical nonsense about a 3rd adult in the back, no way,) and 2 kids all the way in the back. The 4 back seats fold down for a lot of cargo room. All this and it still drives like a car. It is well configured overall.

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  Not a winter vehicle!! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Zepppo - April 24 - 7:23 pm

  WE bought the Mazda 5 as it offers 6 seats without the bulk of a real mini-van. The design of the vehicle is good, but it feels a little "flimsy" compared to our Honda CRV. Gas mileage is good (again, compared to a minivan) and its a pretty peppy ride. The biggest problem is driving on snow and ice, however (I live in AB,Canada). To compensate for the lack of oomph Mazda designed the manual gearbox with very "short" gears. First gear has so much torque that you can barely start moving without the wheels spinning! We bought Michelin X-Ice2 tires which helped a bit, but its still not fun driving this vehicle on snow and ice. For a winter environment this is definitely not the right choice

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  Fun to Drive, Excellent Value - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Vicki - February 27 - 7:53 pm

  This a fun car to drive, easy to park. I like to be able to haul "stuff" and people. It works well with my teenager on trips, also easy for my mom to get in and out of. I am a fan of the captian seats and negotiated leather seats in my deal for ease of maintenance. Have taken 2 road trips, the seats could be a little more cushy driving for 12+hours and do not leave the AC in the rotating interior air position or the AC will "freeze up" and not work. You have to then let it "unfreeze." If I had read the owners manual more closely, it is in there. I cant see spending 25-30K on a vehicle, though not perfect, I think this is a great deal. I hope it lasts for many years to come.

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  Great teenyvan - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Jay_Gloab - January 10 - 11:16 pm

  I just got this car yesterday, but I had another 5 as a loaner for a week before that so Im pretty acquainted with the cars peculiarities at this point. We were looking at everything from small hatchbacks like the Honda Fit and Toyota Matrix to full-size minivans such as the Odyssey and Sienna, but the Mazda5 seemed like the perfect fit for us: it has plenty of space for a small family (up to 2 kids easily; 3 would be fine until you have to go for a long trip), its relatively sporty and maneuverable, and its much more fuel- efficient than minivans. The kicker -- its the only thing remotely minivan- like that offers a manual transmission.

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  Great Car for a small family!! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By skgilly - November 13 - 3:56 pm

  We bought this car in Colorado and drove it Arkansas. It was great for me and my family. We have two kids (3.5, and 10 months). My wife sat comfortably in the back with the kid and luggage. We really packed this car down and still handled well. There are many way to configure the car and sitting six for short distances is great. For all the mini van haters the sliding doors are great for getting the kids in and out. Handling is great for a car this size. Overall, great car for the money. Mazda has done well. We are really enjoying this purchase.