Worst 2018 Mazda CX-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda CX-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 166 | 4 | 1 | 29,806 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 1 | — | 4,856 mi | |
| Brakes | 31 | 6 | — | 8,777 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | 1 | 4,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | 1 | 8,033 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 32,167 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 1 | — | 6,912 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | 13,233 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 4 | — | 22,479 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Harness/Crotch Buckle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mazda CX-5
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~383,940 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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2018 Mazda CX-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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