Worst 2018 Mazda Cx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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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 | 163 | 4 | 1 | 29,806 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | 3 | — | 9,341 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 35 | 1 | — | 4,856 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 31 | 6 | — | 8,777 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 | — | 1 | 4,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 | — | 1 | 8,033 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 | — | — | 32,167 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 1 | — | 6,912 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 4 | — | 13,233 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4 | — | 22,479 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 14,624 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 22,245 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 9,113 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 2 | — | 22,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mazda Cx-5
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~646,160 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 2018-2019 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."
Other Mazda Cx-5 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Cx-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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