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Mazda Cx-5

Safety Grade: F
3,042
Total Complaints
202
Crashes
122
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

ENGINE
530
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
425
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
353
POWER TRAIN
257
SERVICE BRAKES
217
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
204
VISIBILITY/WIPER
156
STRUCTURE:BODY
126
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
104
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
98

Recent Complaints

2024 MAZDA CX-5 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlight fan motor went out in both lights in under 3 years
2024 MAZDA CX-5 — STEERING
Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the engine spontaneously ...
2024 MAZDA CX-5 — SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the engine spontaneously ...
2024 MAZDA CX-5 — ENGINE
Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the engine spontaneously ...
2018 MAZDA CX-5 — ENGINE
My 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD (2.5L SKYACTIV-G, non-turbo) was diagnosed by a Mazda dealer with a cracked/leaking cylinder head, a known manufacturing defect in the casting of the aluminum cylinder head. Engine oil is leaking from the rear of the cylinder head onto the exhaust manifold, creating a burning ...
2016 MAZDA CX-5 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel pump system needed to be replaced completely, although the mileage is just around 60000 miles.
2020 MAZDA CX-5 — STEERING
The steering column in this car has a known defect in the steering column nut resulting in knocking/rattling/clunking. Mazda is aware of this issue and has redesigned the steering column and issued multiple TSBs for specific models, years, and even VINs. Mazda is not classifying this a a safety is...
2016 MAZDA CX-5 — AIR BAGS
Airbag light is flashing. Independent shop found code B00C1:93-8B. OCS Sensor B. Shop sent owner to dealer for inspection & repair. Charged $57.24. Dealer found DTC B00C1 passenger seat occupant classification sensor b. Replacement cost for the part $1,110.13, plus shop fess and tax for a total re...
2017 MAZDA CX-5 — POWER TRAIN
My car only has 65k miles on it and the rear differential failed and needs to be replaced. I am seeing this posted online by many Mazda CX-5 owners well under the mileage this typically happenes but out of the warranty period. Mazda should start a recall or compensate owners for this. its never been...
2023 MAZDA CX-5 — AIR BAGS
Airbags failed to deploy in a collision where the front end of the vehicle was crushed, and a driver wearing a seat belt hit the steering wheel with enough force to fracture their sternum and cause two cervical fractures as well.

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