Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Drive 53 and Traffic 5" GPS - Black
Average customer rating
4
(61 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 61 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Drive 53 and Traffic 5" GPS - Black
Customer Rating
2
Not as good as the Garmin drive 50
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: Rich33
I bought this upgraded model thinking they'd be improvements from the old Garmin drive but I am disappointed. The maps do not populate properly the image for my car doesn't always set on the line and the face image rotates a little bit back and forth as I drive along the highway. I've called Garmin and they've told me to reset the maps but that does not help. FYI be aware of this problem with Garmen.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Garmin Drive Replacement - Nice Upgrade
on June 30, 2025
Posted by: Ray - NY
Purchased a few weeks ago to replace a 10 year + garmin. The 53 and Traffic unit is the same size Garmin as my previous unit, but the screen brightness is not quite as good. During the day to avoid the sun glare, I place on night screen and that helps. It is a little different to search for address, but after a couple tries it works fine.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A must have gadget when traveling
on July 10, 2025
Posted by: Vegas
I bought this unit to replace the one that got stolen in California, just two months back. I got to have a GPS when driving, vice using a smart phone; Garmin makes excellent GPS
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not my Garmin
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Ratman
The program has changed so much I have trouble using it. The 3 prior GPS were more, in my opinion, user friendly units
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 20, 2025
We're sorry to hear that you are having difficulty using your Drive 53 with Traffic. If you have any specific difficulties, I'd recommend calling our automotive support team at 1-800-800-1020. They'll be able to help you through any set up process.
-MR
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
great unit
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: Billqc
Had to replace older model and its working great and efficient
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