Complaints
181
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2021 Mazda Cx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:49,111 mi
Crash-related:1
#216 complaints
POWER TRAIN
#314 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:256 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mazda Cx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 74 | 1 | — | 49,111 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 3 | — | 256 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2 | — | 3,014 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 3 | — | 40,502 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 2 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 2,700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 1,629 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
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