What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2013–2016) CX-5?

CX-5 owners have made 321 complaints about the 2013–2016 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability, with significant windows and brakes concerns.

Compare With Other CX-5 Generations

Common 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation CX-5 owners have to deal with.

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What 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

1st Generation (2013–2016) CX-5 Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 321 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 36th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation CX-5 Owners

Recent 1st Generation (2013–2016) 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.