2019 Mazda CX-5 problems
Owners have filed 359 complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 35.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 12.8%.
Complaints359
Crashes11
Fires4
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 35.9% · 129
Unknown or other 13.6% · 49
Electrical system 12.8% · 46
Power train 8.1% · 29
Forward collision avoidance 5.6% · 20
Fuel/propulsion system 4.2% · 15
Vehicle speed control 3.3% · 12
Visibility/wiper 2.5% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Mazda CX-5 in this data, 2019 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 211 in the last three years against 121 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 17,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda cx5. The contact stated that he noticed an oil leak on top of the engine. The vehicle was taken to compass Mazda (200 dolson ave lot a 204, middletown, ny 10940: (844) 258-3818) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mastercycler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Engine · reported at 63,000 miles
The engine has an oil leak from the head. It is a common problem with this year and make. It is a manufacturer's defect called a porous head where oil leaks through the casting not a seal. I've already spent $2000 to repair but still leaks. Oil leaks onto the exhaust and smokes causing fumes in the inside of the car and can be a fire hazard. Mazda is well aware of the problem but has yet to address it. Engine
After noticing a burning oil smell following an oil change, I brought my 2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring (42,000 miles) back to the Mazda dealership assuming an issue with the fuel filter. There were no warning lights/messages associated with the smell. The Mazda dealership inspected the vehicle and indicated the leaking oil was due to a cracked cylinder head, which was known issue covered under Mazda's warranty. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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