Mazda CX-5 Reliability Problems

CX-5 owners have made 366 complaints over 8 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability, with significant windows and brakes concerns.

The Most Common CX-5 Problem

A list of some of the most common issues CX-5 owners have to deal with.

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What CX-5 Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

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CX-5 Generations

The CX-5 has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2013–2016).

CX-5 Key Numbers

  1. 366 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 900 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 8 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

CX-5 Class-Action Lawsuits

The CX-5 has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

Recent CX-5 News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  5. Heads up, Mazda owners! The automaker just announced a recall of 2.2 million vehicles with rear hatches that can come crashing down.

    Mazda says the vehicles don't have enough of a corrosion protective coating on the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch gas lift supports. Without enough corrosion protection, the dampers can be affected by water containing road salt and cause the dampers to break.…

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