Worst 2015 Mazda CX-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mazda CX-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 22 | 1 | — | 49,557 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 52,786 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | 3 | — | 56,981 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 5 | — | 41,942 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 27,893 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | — | 16,578 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 32,218 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 11,558 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 1,395 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 32,365 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | 3,360 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Mazda CX-5
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~849,832 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
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2015 Mazda CX-5 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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