Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bought this GPS for my mom who is 70 she is old school and would be easier to have a physical device that focuses on navigation only. That way she can focus on driving and not be distracted by phone calls while using Apple maps.

The Garmin Drive 53 GPS works well and was very easy to set up.

Works great! This is my third Garmin. Very simple to use.

Great GPS used it for when I was a cop was very precise and updated rapidly when traveling in high speeds

Great value and functions for the price. Crystal clear display is an upgrade from older models. Easy and intuitive interface

This new garmin is taking over for my25 year old garmin nuvi. Deffinently an upgrade for the best.. so far i like it.

This GPS is really good I be using this garmin gps for more the 15 year this is my 3 one very good

I am excited to use my new Garmin. I don’t have a smart phone and I use a gps device all the time when I travel. I previously had a Tom Tom, but got a Garmin this time and look forward to traveling with it.

easy set up and use. bought as a gift for family member with job doing city deliveries. peace of mind and helped with delivery whereabouts.

I had to buy a new Garmin and I wanted simple and basic...like my old one. This is pretty close. The screen is amazingly clear in comparison to old Garmins and works well. I'm hoping I get as many years out of it as I did my old one.

Had a little trouble at first because the map came on as Miami, but got it back to Michigan and it has worked great since.

Terrific replacement for Garmin Nuvi, which lacks sufficient memory. Garmin Express made transfer of saved locations from old Nuvi to Drive 53 EASY! Alerts (speed change, school etc.) big help. Easy to add foreign language.

I have had Garmin GPS units for a very long time and they just keep getting better. They aren't perfect but close enough to it to make it a five star. There is not much it can't find and with a quick update of maps and software it finds those new things that pop up. The only thing that is slightly annoying is the search method. It works great but it is multiple steps instead of just putting an address in the search bar. You have to first do the house/business number then you have to put in the street name then and then and finally you got it. It just seems a little bit counterintuitive. Other than that the suggestions for places such as restaurants and gas stations are spot on and makes life easier when you are away from your home area.

The Garmin Drive 53 is a solid choice for U.S. drivers who want a simple, dedicated GPS. Its bright 5” display, clear directions, and helpful driver alerts make navigation easy without relying on a smartphone. Setup is quick, and preloaded U.S. maps are accurate and reliable. However, address entry can feel slow, and live traffic data isn’t as robust as phone-based apps. Map updates require a computer, and the interface feels basic compared to newer devices. Overall, it’s a dependable, distraction-free navigator for everyday U.S. travel.

This was a replacement for an old Garmin. It easily installed into the same location and set up was a snap. I love Garmin. I depend on its speedometer as the one in my car is hard to view. Navigation is easy and easier to see than my other devices.

The item worked like described and had no issues. I did have an update on the device when purchasing and made sure to complete all updates on garmin express. Gps had no issues and new updates and interface made a major difference. Will recommend 100%

We like this Garmin Drive 5" GPS. Set up took just a few minutes, options were logical and covers a lot. Screen is easy to see and adjusts. Have used on several trips and got us thru it well. This is an economy gem.

Just what we were looking for, easy to set up and easy to install

Works well BUT the cord that came with it is supesr short and most new cars dont have a port that allows it closer to the windshield. Seemed to be on top of speed limits etc but didn't really see much in terms of alternate routes/detours (maybe we just didn't come across any)? Haven't figured out how to change the voice yet so not as intutitive as other Garmin models.

GPS was easy to set up and very simple to use. No problems whatsoever.