Major Problems with Mazda CX-5 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda CX-5 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2016, for instance, is the worst year for the CX-5. Older CX-5 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Mazda CX-5 Problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2013 Mazda CX-5 October 11, 2016 Victims: 5

Front seat passenger's feet have been burned when they are lifted off the floor and touch something under glovebox area. this has happened to me, when i have sat in the passanger seat and other passangers. this happens to one person at a time, but happens often. i had the dealership look at it to see if there was something wrong and they said there is not yet a fix for it. this area heats up after the vehicle is running a while.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014 Mazda CX-5 January 26, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 25000 miles

Impact was on the mazda driver's side in front of the wheel and into the car- made a left hand turn did not see the approaching vehicle traveling 50 mph and hit the rear of vehicle. that vehicle flipped over and into the snowbank over 4 lanes. airbags in the mazda did not deploy. concerned as the purchase of the vehicle was for safety. *js

SEATS
2013 Mazda CX-5 February 3, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 20000 miles

The cx-5 comes equipped with a powered driver seat adjustment controls. at 20,000 miles, the car started spontaneously reclining, after you turn off the engine, step outside, and close the driver door. warning: it is very powerful motor in terms of torque, and a human cannot prevent its descent by pushing back on it. the seat continues to recline, as though the button is depressed -- even when it makes contact with a solid object -- or a person. small children in car seats directly behind the door were bruised and terrified for days ...

What is the most common problem with Mazda CX-5?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda CX-5 relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific CX-5 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 174 POWER TRAIN 131 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 129 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 122 SERVICE BRAKES 115 VISIBILITY/WIPER 104 BODY 87 ENGINE 86 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 56 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 31 WINDSHIELD 27 AIR BAGS 23 SEATS 21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21 STEERING 12 STRUCTURE 10 SUSPENSION 10 WHEELS 9 SEAT BELTS 6 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 5 VISIBILITY 4 PARKING BRAKE 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 TIRES 3 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 TREAD/BELT 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 CALIPER 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 LATCH 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 IGNITION 1 SWITCH 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mazda CX-5 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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