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2016 Mazda CX-5: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

510 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

30,939 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: . 335 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 156 of 510 complaints (30.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior9017.6%
Transmission and shifting397.6%
Electrical and battery issues254.9%
Steering behavior112.2%
Engine operation102.0%
Fuel system concerns81.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Exterior Lighting
156
Electrical System
71
Service Brakes
66
Unknown Or Other
57
Power Train
50
Visibility/Wiper
42
Engine
39
Air Bags
19
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Exterior Lighting156
Electrical System71
Service Brakes66
Unknown Or Other57
Power Train50
Visibility/Wiper42
Engine39
Air Bags19

Exterior Lighting: 156; Electrical System: 71; Service Brakes: 66; Unknown Or Other: 57; Power Train: 50; Visibility/Wiper: 42; Engine: 39; Air Bags: 19

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
141
25,000 to 49,999
121
50,000 to 74,999
55
75,000 to 99,999
11
100,000 to 149,999
7
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,000141
25,000 to 49,999121
50,000 to 74,99955
75,000 to 99,99911
100,000 to 149,9997
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 141; 25,000 to 49,999: 121; 50,000 to 74,999: 55; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (141). 175 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2015
26
2016
50
2017
50
2018
61
2019
119
2020
51
2021
39
2022
22
2023
23
2024
27
2025
22
2026
20
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
201526
201650
201750
201861
2019119
202051
202139
202222
202323
202427
202522
202620

2015: 26; 2016: 50; 2017: 50; 2018: 61; 2019: 119; 2020: 51; 2021: 39; 2022: 22; 2023: 23; 2024: 27; 2025: 22; 2026: 20

Pattern summary

Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 90 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 39 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 25 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10725192 · 2015-06-15 (June 15, 2015)

GLASS CRACKED FROM TOP, MIDDLE PORTION OF WINDSHIELD GLASS, NO APPARENT SIGN OF ROCK CHIP. SPREAD IMMEDIATELY INTO VIEWING AREA. CONCERN FOR OVERALL SAFETY AND INTEGRITY OF GLASS. ADVISED BY DEALER TO CONTACT INSURANCE, ADVISED BY INSURANCE IT'S A $500 DEDUCTIBLE. ONLINE RESEARCH HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS IT HAS HIGH NUMBERS OF COMPLAINTS.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10725192 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10725853 · 2015-06-17 (June 17, 2015)

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WE NOTICED A CRACK THAT BEGAN AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF OUR NEW CX-5'S WINDSHIELD. THERE HAD BEEN NO IMPACT BY A ROCK OR ANYTHING ELSE. IT BEGAN AT THE VERY EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND WENT UPWARDS. WE WERE ON A WEEKEND TRIP, AND THERE WAS NO NEARBY MAZDA DEALER. OVER THE MILES THE STRAIGHT CRACK GREW INTO QUESTION MARK SHAPE ABOUT 10" HIGH. ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION, THE DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS A TINY IMPACT MARK EXACTLY UNDERNEATH THE WIPER BLADE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE ANYTHING EXCEPT THE CRACK, AND I KNOW…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10725853 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10730269 · 2015-06-25 (June 25, 2015)

THE WINDSHIELD EASILY CHIPS AND CRACKS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND MAZDA SEEMS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR DIES.

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Owner report 10744814 · 2015-07-29 (July 29, 2015)

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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Owner report 10747368 · 2015-08-12 (August 12, 2015)

2016 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION/ "ROOM FUSE" FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE GPS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER INTERIOR FUNCTIONS FAILED. NO WARNING LIGHTS OTHERWISE APPEARED. AFTER PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED TO EXPLAIN THE IGNITION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A BLOWN "ROOM FUSE". HE WAS INFORMED A SENSOR IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TIED TO THE "ROOM FUSE" WHICH WAS THE REASON THE KEY FOB WAS NOT BEI…

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Owner report 10760020 · 2015-08-28 (August 28, 2015)

STOPPED ON HIGHWAY AT RED LIGHT. WENT TO PULL OUT ON GREEN, CAR HESITATED THEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED WITH A BIG THUD BEFORE I COULD GET MOVING. FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD IT WOULD WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFT THEN UPSHIFT, GOING SOMETIMES FROM 6TH GEAR TO 3RD AND THROWING ME FORWARD. EVERYTIME I WOULD STOP AND TRY TO START THERE WAS HESITATION FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR. WHEN I WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT BACKWARD A GOOD BIT, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS T…

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Owner report 10760222 · 2015-08-30 (August 30, 2015)

AFTER ONE MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, A CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE TOP, CENTER. THE CRACK EXTENDED DOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD CREATING A LARGE OBLONG OVAL. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BEING HIT BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE MAZDA SERVICE CENTER CONFIRMED THIS AND DECLARED IT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. IT HAS BEEN OVER 5 WEEKS AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD TO ARRIVE. THE ISSUE APPEARS TO BE RAMPANT ENOUGH THAT NEW WINDSHIELDS ARE BACK ORDERED WITH NO INDICATION OF WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE.

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Owner report 10760464 · 2015-08-31 (August 31, 2015)

CAR WAS PARKED WHILE AT WORK, CAME OUT TO FIND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. NO ROCK CHIPS ANYWHERE TO BE FOUND. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CONTACTED A MAZDA REP WHO AGREED IT WAS A DEFECT. I WAS RELIEVED TO HEAR THAT, BUT VERY DISSATISFIED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IS ON BACK ORDER FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED BADLY ENOUGH THAT I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY PREGNANT WIFE DRIVE IT. WE BOUGHT THIS LARGER VEHICLE TO FIT A BABY CARRIER, NOW THE BABY WILL BE HERE BEFORE THE WINDSHIELD. THIS PUTS U…

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Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V064000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Reported: 2016-02-03 (February 3, 2016)

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."

Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.

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16V203000 · Steering

Reported: 2016-04-11 (April 11, 2016)

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.

Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

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16V644000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

Reported: 2016-09-06 (September 6, 2016)

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.

Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

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20V063000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Reported: 2020-02-06 (February 6, 2020)

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

Consequence: If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

510 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

65.7%Usable mileage335 / 510 records
100.0%Valid incident date510 / 510 records
100.0%Valid filing date510 / 510 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates510 / 510 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

4221.6%
ODI 10487545 · 20,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON FRWY, STARTED LOSING POWER FAST. AS IF THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AT LIGHT, TRACTION LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED TO SIDE OF FRWY TURNED CAR OFF, SAT THERE IN DISBELIEF. I THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON - ONLY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. HAD POWER AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPEN DIAG FOUND CODE P1738, P0847. GALPIN MAZDA CALLED TECH LINE AND THEY WERE TOLD TO PERFORM A REFLASH TO THE PCM. THIS HAPPEN AGAIN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. BUT THIS TIME ALL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED OFF AFTER RESTART…

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3910.3%
ODI 10586865 · 500 mi

LAST YEAR JUST AFTER A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP I WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND THEN SLAMMED SO HARD THE BRAKES SQUEALED. IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, SHUT IT OFF AND GOT OUT TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE. THE PERSON BEHIND ME WAS NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO COME IN CONTACT WITH MY VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. MY PASSENGERS AND MYSELF WERE SHOCKED BY THE FORCE. I ASSOCIATED THIS EVENT WITH THE VEHICLE BEING BRAND NEW AND MAYBE SOMETHING JUST GOT STUCK. THE SUV AT THIS TIME HAS LESS THAN 500…

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1410.5%
ODI 10694171 · 675 mi

ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE AS WELL AS SEVERAL DASH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND WOULD ONLY GO 45-50MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AFTER READING OUT THE DATA ON THE ENGINE COMPUTER, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS MOST LIKELY "BAD" GAS. I WAS DIRECTED TO JUST BURN THROUGH THE GAS IN THE TANK. WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME FROM THE GARAGE IT WAS RUNNING FINE AND I WAS NOT TOLD ANYTHING HAD BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM STILL USING THE…

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397.6%
ODI 10865536 · 900 mi

WHEN REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE CAR AGGRESSIVELY GOES FORWARD. A JERKING FORWARD MOTION THAT CAUSES THE TIRES MAKE A BRIEF SKID SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

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1510.1%
ODI 11388675 · 40,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. THANKFULLY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COINCIDENTALLY, I ALSO OWN A 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AND IN OCTOBER OF 2019, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (3719F, NHTSA #19V-497) FOR THE 2018 CAR. THE DESCRIPTION IN THE RECALL SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT ISSUE I HAVE FACED WITH MY 2017 MAZDA YET THERE IS NO RECALL AS OF NOW ON MY 2017.

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17850.9%
ODI 11085069 · 1,200 mi

ENGINE MAKES LOUD NOISES AFTER DRIVING AND ACTS LIKE IT'S EXHAUSTED. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN PARK THE CAR AND GET OUT OF IT. THERE IS A SLIGHT BURNING SMELL (WHICH I WAS TOLD WOULD WEAR OFF AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE HUNDRED MILES), BUT IT'S STILL DOING THIS. IT'S LIKE THE ENGINE OVER HEATED (WHICH NO INDICATOR) AND IT NEEDS TO COOL OFF. THE SMELL IS THE MOST CONCERNING PART.

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13148.5%
ODI 11307591 · 845 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR AND THE THE CAR STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. IT FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL SO I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND BRAKE AND EXITED THE FREEWAY AND DROVE THE SIDE STREETS HOME. THE PROBLEM DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN SO FAR.

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1715.9%
ODI 11397924 · 9,000 mi

MASSIVE OIL LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE AND THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A 2020 VEHICLE. THE GASKET KIT AND THE ENGINE ARE ON BACKORDER SO MY CAR IS AT THE SHOP FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME ON THE ORDER OF POTENTIALLY SEVERAL MONTHS!

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8054.4%
ODI 11417525

On 17-MAY-2021 after sitting unused for 1 day my Mazda CX-5, mfg year 2021 with about 1,500 miles did not start. All electrical systems failed, there was no indication of any power present. The vehicle is presently at the dealership it was purchased at about 90 days ago, 495 Mazda in Lowell MA and is available for inspection. The sudden loss of all electrical systems has the potential for stranding the driver and passengers in dangerous locations. The problem has not yet been reproduced. The vehicle has been inspected by the service depa…

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1320.6%
ODI 11498637 · 3,314 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that moments after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle independently accelerated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel and burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …

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1015.9%
ODI 11530806

When applying the brakes car surges forward. If put in neutral engine races. Very difficult to bring to a stop with reduced braking. Multiple occurrences. Dealer states vehicle is operating within design perimeters.

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715.9%
ODI 11658705

Straight to the point, I backed the vehicle up, pushed the brake peddle in and shifted into park. The engine begun to increase in RPMs and I could hear the engine load increase, maybe about 2,000 to 5,000 rpms higher than idle or first start building vacuum idle, as if I was pushing on the accelerator. I literally looked down at the peddles, as I was just doing a quick spot change in my driveway, the accelerator did not appear to be stuck or in contact with the aftermarket winter weather plastic floor mat. I decompressed the brake peddle again …

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622.2%
ODI 11669814

Critical Malfunction- causing parking brake malfunction, anti lock brake system malfunction, Dynamic stability control malfunction, Disabled blind spot monitoring, Keyless entry system malfunction, Front brake / and obstruction warning disabled, Keyless entry system malfunction, Air Bag system and seat belt pre-tensioner system malfunction. Vehicle not starting./dead. Sat at dealership service where purchased for 6 days saying they could not test bc they did not have a battery tester- Magically when I complained they found one- and say every…

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00.0%

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Electrical System
00.0%

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5829.9%
ODI 10488066 · 6,996 mi

THIS EVENING I WAS RUNNING 2 ERRANDS LESS THAN 3 MILES FROM HOUSE. AS I DROVE FROM THE FIRST ERRAND AND ARRIVED AT THE SECOND, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED: HTTP://1.BP.BLOGSPOT.COM/-0A4BJZANA9E/UMF10EMOZJI/AAAAAAAAAHK/AKLXHAHWFSW/S1600/2012-12-11_CX-5.JPG I PARKED AT MY SECOND ERRAND, TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND DECIDED TO LET IT SIT. WHEN I CAME BACK AND STARTED IT, ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. WITH THE VEHICLE FULL OF PURCHASES, TEMPERATURE NEAR 30 DEGREES, I OPTED TO TRY AND MAKE IT THE 2.3 MILES HOME. I GOT 2 TRAFFIC LIG…

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12834.0%
ODI 10556573 · 6,300 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT SAME TIME ALL DASH ICONS LIT UP. CAR THEN MOMENTARILY SHUT OFF DOING 75MPH; LOST HEADLIGHTS (DURING NIGHT). THIS CONTINUED NUMEROUS TIMES. HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON/OFF AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL CAUSED CAR TO SHUT OFF. TOWED TO DEALER NEXT DAY AND ALMOST A WEEK AND THEY AND MAZDA ENGINEERING HAVE NO CLUE. *TR

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75.3%
ODI 10610639 · 2,200 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME ISSUE, BUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALL DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (CHECK ENGINE, TURN SIGNALS, TEMP WARNINGS, ETC) SIMULTANEOUSLY AND THE INFORMATION SCREEN DISPLAYED AN ALERT "ENGINE INSPECTION REQUIRED". THE INCIDENT ALSO RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING/HEAVIER-THAN-NORMAL STEERING EFFORT AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATIONS, ON THE FIRST INSTANCE (JULY 10, 2014), MAZDA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WITH NO FAULT/CAUSE FOUND. ON THE SECOND IN…

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7113.9%
ODI 10747368

2016 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION/ "ROOM FUSE" FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE GPS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER INTERIOR FUNCTIONS FAILED. NO WARNING LIGHTS OTHERWISE APPEARED. AFTER PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED TO EXPLAIN THE IGNITION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A BLOWN "ROOM FUSE". HE WAS INFORMED A SENSOR IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TIED TO THE "ROOM FUSE" WHICH WAS THE REASON THE KEY FOB WAS NOT BEI…

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4429.7%
ODI 11040544

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMART CITY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN ACTIVATED AND MODIFIED TO A SPECIFIC DISTANCE OR SPEED. THE DEALER (MAZDA OF MESQUITE, 15900 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, MESQUITE, TX 75150, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A TSB THAT INDICATED THAT, WITHOUT A WARNING INDICATOR OR WARNING CHIME, THE FUNCTION WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AND THE SYSTEM WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NO…

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298.3%
ODI 11114293 · 3,000 mi

CAR BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, UNKNOWN CAUSE, SUSPECT ELECTRICAL OR FUEL SYSTEM RELATED

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4416.3%
ODI 11254773 · 3 mi

ALL LIGHTS AND GAUGES TURN OFF AND DISABLE, INCLUDING: APPLE CAR PLAY, NAVIGATION, AUDIO, AIR CONDITIONING, BLUETOOTH, SENSORS, AND ALL GAGES IN THE DASH--

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2826.2%
ODI 11342959 · 600 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITHOUT A SOLUTION FROM MAZDA ' 2020 CX-5 HAS INTERMITTENT BATTERY DRAIN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO POWER OFF OR NOT START. HAPPENED TO ME 2X WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING.

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128.2%
ODI 11417525

On 17-MAY-2021 after sitting unused for 1 day my Mazda CX-5, mfg year 2021 with about 1,500 miles did not start. All electrical systems failed, there was no indication of any power present. The vehicle is presently at the dealership it was purchased at about 90 days ago, 495 Mazda in Lowell MA and is available for inspection. The sudden loss of all electrical systems has the potential for stranding the driver and passengers in dangerous locations. The problem has not yet been reproduced. The vehicle has been inspected by the service depa…

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57.9%
ODI 11475980

On July 22, my sister and I were traveling on I-95 going south. We stopped at the Maryland House near Aberdeen, MD. I was looking for a parking place and was driving very slowly. I slowed further to turn into a place on the right, near the south end of the parking lot and was attempting to put the car in park when the car accelerated abruptly, lurched forward, crossed over the concrete curb at the end of the parking space, and was heading right for I-95 which was straight ahead. I had never taken my foot off the brake. I tried to brake harder…

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914.3%
ODI 11523970

The power liftgate on the 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV closes with sufficient force that the vehicle owner's manual warns of possible serious injury or even death, and cautions the operator to be sure that people or objects are not in the way of closure. However, the actual design of the overall system permits accidental closure by way of the key fob even when the operator is out of sight of the vehicle. This effectively renders the warnings meaningless, and disregards the safety of people or objects that might be in the way. The vehicle electronics/…

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24.5%
ODI 11637134

I have a sensitive key fob that releases my hatch without my knowledge or intention. Twice my hatch opened causing damage to my hatch inside my garage. I’ve have read many complaints about the same issue, dating back years and some having their hatch open while parked outside. I have contacted the dealership and the corporation all saying there was a nothing that can be done. This is a major concern since the key fob is so sensitive and can activate in only a second to touch

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414.8%
ODI 11669814

Critical Malfunction- causing parking brake malfunction, anti lock brake system malfunction, Dynamic stability control malfunction, Disabled blind spot monitoring, Keyless entry system malfunction, Front brake / and obstruction warning disabled, Keyless entry system malfunction, Air Bag system and seat belt pre-tensioner system malfunction. Vehicle not starting./dead. Sat at dealership service where purchased for 6 days saying they could not test bc they did not have a battery tester- Magically when I complained they found one- and say every…

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428.6%
ODI 11734987

The failures are intermittent but recurring, and I have personally experienced them multiple times under normal driving conditions. The dealership has not been able to reproduce the failures consistently, and Mazda has provided no inspection, no investigation, and no acknowledgment of the issue despite multiple attempts to contact them. In addition, numerous other 2026 Mazda CX‑5 owners are reporting the exact same problems across multiple online forums and owner communities. These include: • Complete center display blackouts • Random system er…

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Unknown Or Other
00.0%

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2814.4%
ODI 10765364 · 28,000 mi

I FIRST STARTED HEARING THIS SCREECHING NOISE BACK IN MAY 2015, AFTER WHICH I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THINKING WHATEVER IT WAS COULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY CAME BACK SAYING THAT IT WAS DUE TO NOT HAVING ANY REAR BRAKE PADS LEFT AND MY ROTORS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER FIXING THIS, IN AUGUST 2015, I STARTED TO HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME NOISE. THIS TIME, THEY STATED THAT IT WAS MY FRONT B…

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5815.4%
ODI 10538305 · 1,000 mi

STRESS FRACTURE IN EXTERIOR OF WINDSHIELD STARTING UNDER THE GASKET EXTENDING STRAIGHT DOWN PAST REARVIEW MIRROR AND THEN HOOKING DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT. CAR WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED AT TIME OF FRACTURE. HAD TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 WEEKS OLD AND HAD JUST OVER 1000 MILES ON IT. *JS

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1612.0%
ODI 10621696 · 1,582 mi

DRIVER SIDE VIEW MIRROR WILL VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AND HARD TO SEE THE OBJECTS PROPERLY IN THE MIRROR. THEY HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON 2013-2014 VEHICLES. WHEN I CONTACT MAZDA DEALERS, THEY SAY THERE IS NO FIX FOR THAT AND GETTING AWAY WITHOUT TRYING TO FIX IT. CLEARLY IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

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5711.2%
ODI 10744814 · 4,200 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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3523.6%
ODI 10995273 · 800 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2017 CX-5 BRAND NEW ABOUT A MONTH AGO. TODAY, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND EXPECTED THE REAR CAMERA TO POP UP ON MY INFOTAINMENT SCREEN; HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T. SO, I TURNED OFF THE CAR TO TRY AND RESET THE ISSUE, HOPING IT WAS A GLITCH. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN AND IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. I DID THIS CONSECUTIVELY 4 TIMES AND IT DIDN'T WORK. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS PROBLEM IS EITHER A WIRING ISSUE OR SOFTWARE ISSUE. THE CAR'S REAR CAMERA IS SUPPOSED TURN ON IN THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. …

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5816.6%
ODI 11089977 · 140 mi

ON THE THIRD DAY AFTER LEASING THIS BRAND NEW CAR, I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ON A NORMAL CITY STREET AND SLOWLY PRESSED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT ON A STANDARD CITY STREET. NO CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME, THANKFULLY, BECAUSE AS I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING; THE ENGINE AND PARKING WARNING LIGHTS (AND SEVERAL OTHER RANDOM LIGHTS) ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED; AND AT LEAST THREE TEXT MALFUNCTION WARNINGS APPEARED IN THE CONTROL PANEL INCLUDING SCBS MALFUNCTION. THE CAR WAS JERKING AND AC…

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4918.1%
ODI 11279123 · 2,995 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH VERY LIGHT SNOW FALLING AND LESS THAN AN INCH OF WET ON THE ROAD, THE "FRONT RADAR BLOCKED" MESSAGE APPEARED! UPON LATER RESEARCH INTO THE MAZDA OWNER'S MANUAL IT INDICATES THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING: MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO FUNCTION (MRCC WITH STOP & GO FUNCTION) DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DRSS) SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) APPARENTLY THE LOCATION OF THE FRONT RADAR IS BEHIND THE EMBLEM IN THE CENTER OF THE GRILL. MAZDA RECOMMENDS T…

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2523.4%
ODI 11363219 · 3,500 mi

ON OCT. 6, 2020, WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, NEARING EXIT 133, OUR SUN ROOF SUDDENLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED OUTWARD. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 50-60 MPH AND SLOWING TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 133. OUR CAR IS A 2020 MAZDA CX-5, PURCHASED IN JULY 2020. WE HAVE LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT OUR CAR WAS STRUCK BY ANY OBJECT THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE SUN ROOF TO EXPLODE OUTWARD. THERE ARE NO OTHER SCRATCHES OR DENTS ON OUR VIRTUALLY BRAND NEW CAR. BECAUSE THE SUN SHADE WAS CLOSED, NO SHATTERED…

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1711.6%
ODI 11397842 · 12 mi

THE PAINT ON THIS CAR IS NOTORIOUSLY POOR AND MAZDA IS AWARE. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 16 FEBRUARY 2021, DROVE IT HOME AND LEFT IT IN THE DRIVEWAY DUE TO SNOW/ICE. ON THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF BRUSHING OR SCRAPING OFF THE ICE WE LEFT IT TO MELT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE ICE MELT LEFT HUGE SCRATCHES ON THE HOOD. THERE IS NO REASON FOR ICE/SNOW TO CAUSE THIS MUCH DAMAGE. WE REVIEWED A NUMBER OF WEBSITES AND IT APPEARS THAT MAZDA IS AWARE OF THIS INFERIOR PAINT AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. BUT THEY DO CHARGE $595 MORE FO…

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914.3%
ODI 11508447

I was driving down the highway and heard a loud bang, sounded like a gun had gone off. I looked at my windshield thinking maybe something hit, but nothing shot back at me and there was nothing on my windshield. I took a look at my back windshield and it was completely fine so I was under the impression maybe I ran something over, but about 45 seconds later i heard the airflow coming from the top of my car. I uncovered my sunroof shade and it is completely shattered. I took it up to my dealership and they are declining to cover the damages accor…

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1015.9%
ODI 11503897

4 month old car and brakes are rusted and rotor is warped. The car is shaky and rear right side grinder. Mechanic said it was safe to drive and that it was a “user error” for being to hard on the brakes. They said they inspected the vehicle and could not determine the “brown liquid” was. They cleaned what I assume was rust and claimed it was safe to drive again. Two weeks and three drives later it is grinding again, smelling smoky, and shaking. I feel unsafe driving the car. There were no warnings or messages when the symptoms first appeared. T…

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1022.7%
ODI 11554176

The wireless charger is overheating my phone to the point it shuts the phone down

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725.9%
ODI 11669814

Critical Malfunction- causing parking brake malfunction, anti lock brake system malfunction, Dynamic stability control malfunction, Disabled blind spot monitoring, Keyless entry system malfunction, Front brake / and obstruction warning disabled, Keyless entry system malfunction, Air Bag system and seat belt pre-tensioner system malfunction. Vehicle not starting./dead. Sat at dealership service where purchased for 6 days saying they could not test bc they did not have a battery tester- Magically when I complained they found one- and say every…

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642.9%
ODI 11734987

The failures are intermittent but recurring, and I have personally experienced them multiple times under normal driving conditions. The dealership has not been able to reproduce the failures consistently, and Mazda has provided no inspection, no investigation, and no acknowledgment of the issue despite multiple attempts to contact them. In addition, numerous other 2026 Mazda CX‑5 owners are reporting the exact same problems across multiple online forums and owner communities. These include: • Complete center display blackouts • Random system er…

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Power Train
00.0%

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3618.6%
ODI 10474373 · 6,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT THE LISTED SPEED ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WENT FROM SIXTH GEAR TO FOURTH, RAPIDLY LOSING SPEED IN THE FAR LEFT LANE. THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON SOLID YELLOW. I PULLED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER TO CHECK THE TIRES, PER THE INDICATOR, AND NOTICED NONE OF THE TIRES WAS DEFLATED. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE PRESSURE AND TRACTION LIGHTS WERE SOLID YELLOW, ALONG WITH THE ENGINE AND "AT" TRANSMISSION LIGHT. WHILE THERE WAS NO …

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4511.9%
ODI 10551073 · 8,500 mi

I WAS ABOUT 30 MINUTES IN MY DRIVE ON A 40-50 DEGREE F MORNING. I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, MY CX-5 APPEARED TO HAVE STOPPED SHIFTING GEARS. I WAS STUCK IN A LOW GEAR. I COULD GET UP TO 20-30 MPH, BUT MY CAR WOULD BE STRUGGLING AT 4K RPM. LUCKILY, I WAS ALREADY NEAR MY DESTINATION. *TR

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1914.3%
ODI 10689777 · 6,500 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER 2014. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 15 AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH ALL A SUDDEN I HAD NO MORE POWER I COULD NOT ACCELERATE, WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED PUT IT IN PARK AND PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND IT WENT. SO I CONTINUED ON MY TRIP HOWEVER, ABOUT 50 MINUTES INTO MY TRIP NOW ON INTERSTATE 215 THAT SAME THING HAPPENED THIS TIME WHEN I PULLED OVER JUST PUTTING IT I PARK AND BACK IN DRIVE IT DIDN'T WORK I HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF S…

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509.8%
ODI 10760020 · 3,300 mi

STOPPED ON HIGHWAY AT RED LIGHT. WENT TO PULL OUT ON GREEN, CAR HESITATED THEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED WITH A BIG THUD BEFORE I COULD GET MOVING. FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD IT WOULD WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFT THEN UPSHIFT, GOING SOMETIMES FROM 6TH GEAR TO 3RD AND THROWING ME FORWARD. EVERYTIME I WOULD STOP AND TRY TO START THERE WAS HESITATION FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR. WHEN I WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT BACKWARD A GOOD BIT, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS T…

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117.4%
ODI 11083267 · 4,400 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN, AS SOON AS VEHICLES HITS 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKS. GETTING WORSE, DISTRACTS FROM DRIVING

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4212.0%
ODI 11128214 · 493 mi

ATTEMPT TO STOP AT LIGHT. BRAKES WERE ENGAGED FULLY ENGINE KEPT REVVING UP. CAR KEPT GOING FORWARD. IN MOTION IN CITY STREET. STRAIGHT AND BRAKING. CAR HAS 496 MILES.

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3211.9%
ODI 11287590

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019, AS I WAS APPROACHING MY HOME, I ACTIVATED MY GARAGE DOOR OPENER AND THE GARAGE DOOR OPENED AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED THE CAR, A 2019 MAZDA CX-5, IN THE DRIVEWAY, PLACED IT IN PARK, GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND ENTERED THE GARAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MINUTES, I TURNED AROUND TO SEE MY 2019 MAZDA CX-5 ACCELERATING TOWARD ME. THE CAR ROLLED UNTIL IT HIT THE WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER. I MANAGED TO AVOID GETTING PINNED BUT NOT BEFORE THE CAR RAN OVER MY FOOT. I MANAGED TO SQUEEZE PA…

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76.5%
ODI 11574372

Low oil level indicator came on at roughly 55,000 miles only about 3000 miles after last oil change. Car was immediately stopped and towed to the nearest Mazda dealer. Dealership confirmed oil level was low. Car appears to me consuming excess oil. Oil consumption test pending.

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1711.6%
ODI 11417525

On 17-MAY-2021 after sitting unused for 1 day my Mazda CX-5, mfg year 2021 with about 1,500 miles did not start. All electrical systems failed, there was no indication of any power present. The vehicle is presently at the dealership it was purchased at about 90 days ago, 495 Mazda in Lowell MA and is available for inspection. The sudden loss of all electrical systems has the potential for stranding the driver and passengers in dangerous locations. The problem has not yet been reproduced. The vehicle has been inspected by the service depa…

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57.9%
ODI 11500843 · 3,963 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved loudly while the RPM fluctuated above 5,000 RPM. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the control valve body assembly and control valve were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the transmission. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,963.

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34.8%
ODI 11533801

Brand new 2023 Mazda CX-5 with 150 miles on it experienced unintended acceleration while braking. Pulled into a parking spot with my foot on the brakes but the car didn't stop & even accelerated over a sidewalk and into a building. I experienced a bruise from the seatbelt. Airbags did not deploy. Someone could have been killed if they had been on the sidewalk. Car is currently at an auto body shop to fix the cosmetic damages, and once released, will have the car towed to our local Mazda dealership/service center to get the car inspected. In doi…

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36.8%
ODI 11595400

Since the day we purchased our new 2024 Mazda CX-5, two issues have become apparent. Firstly, there is a clicking noise emanating from the rear passenger seats behind the driver whenever the vehicle is in motion. Secondly, there is a noticeable rumbling in the drivetrain during idle or stop-and-go traffic. I have visited the Mazda showroom twice regarding the seat back noise. Together with a Mazda technician, we determined that the rear passenger seat indeed makes a clicking noise even after being properly latched. We tested several new cars o…

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311.1%
ODI 11685252

I pulled the car into garage, and realized it's not inside enough. So I moved the car forward, but forgot to place the shift to P position. With the shift in D position, I shut off the engine, opened the door, ready to get out. I did not notice the car was moving backward, until the open door hit the garage frame. I file a claim with my insurance, had the front door replaced in a local body shop. I confirmed that in D position, with engine shut off, the car can move freely in my drive way. I did have this issue in my other two cars, I occasi…

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17.1%
ODI 11744358

I leased a brand new vehicle on June 8th. On June 12th, I took it to the dealer's service center because of a warning message, accompanied with a loud chime that said: "Emergency Call Unit Malfunction", the SOS red light was also on. I picked the car up today, June 15th. Shortly leaving the dealership, I was driving on the freeway crawling traffic with my husband and 4 year old child in the vehicle. Suddenly, the service/wrench icon started flashing on the dashboard, and the car's engine completely died and stalled while we were moving on the h…

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Service Brakes
00.0%

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2412.4%
ODI 10477224 · 235 mi

THE PROXIMITY OF THE PEDALS SEEM TO BE TOO CLOSE. SOME FOOTWEAR MAY SNAG WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE HAVE NOTICED TWICE SINCE PURCHASING CAR ON 9/22. *TR

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225.8%
ODI 10670389 · 24,000 mi

I WAS PARKING MY MAZDA CX5 IN A SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER AND WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT AND WENT TO PUSH THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FULL SPEED, JUMPING THE CURB AND SMASHING INTO A STOREFRONT. I NOTICED WHEN I STARTED THE CAR (ABOUT A MILE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT), IT WAS MAKING A VROOM SOUND LIKE IT WASN'T TOTALLY GETTING INTO GEAR. I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S A TRANSMISSION, BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR ISSUE - BUT THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG. I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. WHEN I CAL…

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1410.5%
ODI 10610639 · 2,200 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME ISSUE, BUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALL DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (CHECK ENGINE, TURN SIGNALS, TEMP WARNINGS, ETC) SIMULTANEOUSLY AND THE INFORMATION SCREEN DISPLAYED AN ALERT "ENGINE INSPECTION REQUIRED". THE INCIDENT ALSO RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING/HEAVIER-THAN-NORMAL STEERING EFFORT AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATIONS, ON THE FIRST INSTANCE (JULY 10, 2014), MAZDA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WITH NO FAULT/CAUSE FOUND. ON THE SECOND IN…

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6612.9%
ODI 10811431 · 7,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A 2016 MAZDA CX-5 (7000 MILES) ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK! IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, UNFORTUNATELY I HIT THE PARKED CAR WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVED IT ABOUT 12 FEET FORWARD. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING UP AN OVER A CURBED MEDIAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE (BRAKES FINALLY WORKED) TO K…

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149.5%
ODI 11010416 · 740 mi

ACCORDING TO CONSUMER REPORTS (AUG. 2017, PAGE 58, LAST PARAGRAPH) THE MAZDA'S NEW CX-5'S FORWARD COLLISION WARNING WITH LOW-SPEED AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STANDARD SHOULD BE APPLAUDED. THESE FEATURES MALFUNCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS DURING HOT WEATHER. MAZDA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAS NO FIX. WE BOUGHT A MAZDA CX-5 ON JUNE 9, 2017. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON JULY 21, 2017 THE CAR QUIT WORKING PROPERLY AND WE HAD THREE WARNING MESSAGES COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD: 1.SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION 2.SMART BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIO…

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329.1%
ODI 11067125 · 1,200 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I ENTERED OFFICE PARKING BUILDING AS USUAL. PARKING SPOT WAS ON THE RIGHT. SLOWLY APPROACHING I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. SUDDENLY CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL BEFORE I EVEN REALIZED WHAT'S HAPPENED. STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED, I GOT SECURED BY THE SAFETY BELT. FRONT OF MY CAR IS DAMAGED. I'M TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUE.

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62.2%
ODI 11268800 · 5,000 mi

TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY ON THE PARKWAY THAT DAY SO THERE WAS A LOT OF STOPPING AND GOING. APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BUT SUDDENLY THERE WAS A JERK AND THE CAR ACCELERATE WHILE THE BRAKES WERE STILL BEING APPLIED. THERE WAS A FRONTAL COLLISION WHICH INDICATES THAT THE SMART BRAKES SYSTEM WAS ALSO NOT WORKING. THE WARNING 'BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION' APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY SENT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE EDR TEST AND HAVE AGREED TO PAY THE FEE WITH THE EXPECTATION OF BEING PROVIDED …

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1312.1%
ODI 11325432 · 165 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY IN THE RIGHT HAND TURN LANE. THIS LANE PASSES 2 PLACES FOR A RIGHT HAND TURN. THE CAR IN FRONT MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN. THEIR TURN WAS ALMOST COMPLETE WHEN THE CAR MADE A SUDDEN HARD BRAKE. NO OTHER CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST SLAMMED IN THE BACK OF ME. *TR

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117.5%
ODI 11390837 · 5 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW OFF THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP LOT YESTERDAY WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODO. AS MY HUSBAND PULLED OFF THE LOT HE SMELLED A BURNING SMELL AND THE BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY'D SEIZED UP A BIT. HE PULLED OVER AND THOUGHT ABOUT TURNING BACK ONTO THE LOT, BUT THEN THOUGHT IT MAY BE JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE NEW BRAKES AND CONTINUED ON AND DROVE HOME. THIS MORNING WE REMOTELY STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MAZDA APP SENT US AN ALERT THAT THERE IS A CRITICAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION HAVING TO DO WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALERS ARE CLOSED, SO I DON'…

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46.3%
ODI 11460429 · 30 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph when another vehicle abruptly stopped causing the contact to need to suddenly stop however, the brake pedal failed. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard then the emergency braking system began chiming. The vehicle failed to stop causing the contact the crash into the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no police report. There were no injuries reported. The contact had contacted the dealer however the…

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1117.5%
ODI 11524247

Brakes are very poor, car lurches forward at stop lights and you have to stomp the brake pedal to prevent running into the car in front of you.

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715.9%
ODI 11569176

I have a 2024 Mazda CX-5 but this is in any model and year that has the Adaptive Radar Cruise Control. When you set the distance you want to follow the vehicle in front of you, you will go the speed you are going until you come to the space you have set for the vehicle in front of you. Your vehicle will slow to match that vehicles speed. If that vehicle slows down, you will slow down. What it doesn't do it turn on your brake lights so the vehicle behind you knows that your vehicle is slowing down. Sometimes if the vehicle in front of you slows…

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933.3%
ODI 11685252

I pulled the car into garage, and realized it's not inside enough. So I moved the car forward, but forgot to place the shift to P position. With the shift in D position, I shut off the engine, opened the door, ready to get out. I did not notice the car was moving backward, until the open door hit the garage frame. I file a claim with my insurance, had the front door replaced in a local body shop. I confirmed that in D position, with engine shut off, the car can move freely in my drive way. I did have this issue in my other two cars, I occasi…

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17.1%
ODI 11739803

The vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) / Smart Brake Support system intermittently triggers "false positive" emergency braking events during critical driving maneuvers, specifically while accelerating to merge into highway traffic. During these events, the system violently applies the brakes with no external hazard present. Crucially, the vehicle fails to acknowledge driver override input. Depressing the accelerator pedal fully does not disengage the automatic braking, stripping the driver of vehicle control and exposing the vehicle to…

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Exterior Lighting
00.0%

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00.0%

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82.1%
ODI 10669863 · 500 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS OF THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT AT LOW BEAM ARE VERY DANGEROUS. AT LOW BEAM, A DARK "CURTAIN" APPEARS THAT COVERS APPROXIMATELY THE TOP HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ABOUT EYE LEVEL. THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE THE ROAD BUT WITH THE CUT OFF AS DESCRIBED. IT IS VERY AWKWARD AND DISTRACTING. TO COUNTERACT, I HAVE TO DUCK MY HEAD DOWN TO TRY TO GET SOME FIELD OF VIEW IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITH SOME PERSPECTIVE. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A CAR THAT HAS EXHIBITED ANYTHING LIKE THIS, AND THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT. WHEN APP…

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21.5%
ODI 10892943 · 5,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2015 MAZDA CX5 IN MAY OF 2015 WITH THE TOUR TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE. THEREFORE, I HAVE THE BI-XENON, HID, HEADLAMPS. I DO LIKE THE CURVE ADAPTIVE FEATURE THAT MOVES THE ENTIRE LIGHT SYSTEM LEFT AND RIGHT BY15 DEGREES. I DRIVE MOSTLY IN WELL LIT CITY AREAS, BUT WHEN MY BROTHER WAS HERE LAST NOVEMBER AND NOTICED IN RURAL AREAS HOW EASY IT WAS TO 'OVERDRIVE' BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM SETTINGS. I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THE REGULAR H1 HIGH BEAMS ON MY 2007 MAZDA6 ARE FAR BETTER THAN THESE 2015 HID LIGHTS. THEY HAVE A SHARP CUT OFF ON THE L…

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15630.6%
ODI 10778543 · 2 mi

HEADLIGHT CLEAR LENS IS MELTING FROM INSIDE. CLEAR LENS THAT COVERS HEADLIGHT HAS COATING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. IT IS THE INSIDE COATING THAT IS FLOWING DOWN. LOOKS LIKE IT WAS OVER-APPLIED DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS. BUT IN TIME, IT'S APPEARANCE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE VISIBLE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. MAKING THE CAR LOOKING LIKE 10 YEAR OLD. APPEARANCE ISSUE WAS PRESENT IN PARKING LOT OF DEALER. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND ASSURED ME TO REPLACE IT. BUT AVOIDING MY CALLS FOR SIX MONTHS. MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE TELLS ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE …

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10.7%
ODI 11375199 · 58,000 mi

REAR BUMPER MARKER IS NOT DONE PROPERLY BECAME DETACHED WHILE STATIONARY. MY FRIEND HAS THIS CX-5 2017 AND SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIS CAR.

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41.1%
ODI 11142568

LIMITED TAILLIGHTS. SMALL HALF CIRCLES ON THE CURVED SURFACE OF THE BODY. HARDLY VISIBLE FROM THE REAR. LARGE REFLECTOR ONLY ON LIFT GATE.

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31.1%
ODI 11375629 · 15 mi

VEHICLE DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT CONSOLE, AUDIO CONTROLS, SEATS ADJUSTMENTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS ARE NOT LIGHTED. UNABLE TO KNOW WHICH BUTTONS TO PUSH BECAUSE PRINTING IS SO SMALL AND MANY CONTROLS ARE GROUPED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. MAZDA CX5 OWNER'S MANUAL IS FOR ALL MAZDA MODELS. THERE IS NO INDICATION AS TO WHAT FEATURE IS INCLUDED ON MY CAR. THIS CAR LACKS LIGHTED DISPLAY AND CONTAINS SMALL LETTERS/NUMERALS WHILEPARKED, MOVING OR DRIVING IN DAY OR NIGHT; MAZDA DEALERS IN TWO DIFFERENT TOWNS REPOR…

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43.7%
ODI 11366933 · 412 mi

PURCHASED BRAND NEW 2020 MAZDA CX-5 ON SEPT 25, 2020. ON SEPT. 29, 2020 WITH < 500MI: WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON COUNTY ROAD, PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL DID NOT MOVE. SEVERAL MALFUNCTION LIGHTS FLASHED INCLUDING "POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION", "SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION". REPEATEDLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT DID NOT MOVE AT ALL. TRIED TO SWERVE TO AVOID A VEHICLE BUT THE STEERING WAS UNRESPONSIVE. IMPACTED A VEHICLE AT A RED LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE BRAKE WAS ENGA…

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10.7%
ODI 11430085

We have a new 2021 CX5 and the two taillights (the ones that are on top of the backup lights) do not light up. The dealer, Napleton Mazda in Libertyville, IL, told us that that is normal and those lights are not meant to light up. The dealer said they have many customers bringing their car in for service for the same issue, but it is not something they can fix. At night the car is not as visible as it should be, especially if you are in a dark area and stopped without your foot on the brake. We had the police pull over my daughter in the c…

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2336.5%
ODI 11568648

Humming from cooling fans in headlights. Very distracting sound that only shuts off when headlights eventually go off.

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914.3%
ODI 11601756

When the vehicle light position is on Off at night the daytime running lights on the front of the vehicle come on which appear to be the same as the normal headlights, but the back lights are completely out. The brake lights work, but the back tail lights and licence plate light are out. The car's light switch is on the turn signal arm and can be moved inadvertently when using the turn signal. At this point you assume you have all around vehicle lights because the front headlights are on which are really the Day TIme Running Lights (DTRL). …

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49.1%
ODI 11716399

My headlights have a motor (or motors) in them. This feature is to adjust headlights in accordance with the steering wheel. I think it's referred to as AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System). The left headlight's motor makes a noise. I do not always hear it when driving but when stopped or parking and exiting the vehicle, I can hear it until the lights turn off. The car has about 37,000 - 38,000 miles on it.

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00.0%

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17.1%
ODI 11758032

The Mazda cx5 2026 I purchased has a white film behind both headlights. Mazda refuses to replace headlights stating this is normal. However it is a manufacturing defect. This is a structural problem from outgassing causing a permanent haze on inside of each lens which is considered to be a night visibility hazard. I bought vehicle second week in XXX.Took it back to service dept on XXX. They said no to replacement . Contacted corporate XXX to no avail. Same story. Mazda will no replace even though under full warranty. contacted attorney general …

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Visibility/Wiper
00.0%

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52.6%
ODI 10467530 · 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX- 5. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE EXTERNAL MIRROR VIBRATED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1500.

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6116.2%
ODI 10553716 · 7,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACK ALMOST 2 FEET IN LENGTH FROM TINY ROCK HIT. *TR

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107.5%
ODI 10641575 · 600 mi

FIRST INCIDENT, CRACKED WINDSHIELD, APPEARED OVER NIGHT. STARTED OUT ABOUT 8 INCHES LONG AND GREW TO ABOUT 18 INCHES. I COULDN'T GET A REPLACEMENT FOR 2 WEEKS -THERE WAS NO INVENTORY. JUST HAPPENED AGAIN, NOTICED ON OCTOBER 5 A CRACK THAT IS A FOOT LONG. AGAIN, HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING OVER NIGHT IN MY GARAGE. VEHICLE NOW HAS ONLY 3200 MILES. 2 CRACKS IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND NO INVENTORY OF REPLACEMENT PARTS MEANS I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH POOR VISIBILITY. I'M ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THE WINDSHIELDS WOULD HOLD UP IF T…

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428.2%
ODI 10725192 · 1,500 mi

GLASS CRACKED FROM TOP, MIDDLE PORTION OF WINDSHIELD GLASS, NO APPARENT SIGN OF ROCK CHIP. SPREAD IMMEDIATELY INTO VIEWING AREA. CONCERN FOR OVERALL SAFETY AND INTEGRITY OF GLASS. ADVISED BY DEALER TO CONTACT INSURANCE, ADVISED BY INSURANCE IT'S A $500 DEDUCTIBLE. ONLINE RESEARCH HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS IT HAS HIGH NUMBERS OF COMPLAINTS.

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128.1%
ODI 11109719 · 7,500 mi

DRIVING ON A 25 MPH RESIDENTIAL STREET WINDSHIELD WENT POP AND A SPIDER WEB OF CRACKS APPEARED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND SPREAD TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. NO SIGN OF ANYTHING THAT HIT IT. OUTSIDE TEMP IS 90 DEGREES AND RUNNING AIR CONDITIONER.. NO PREVIOUS SIGN OF CHIP OR DING FROM ROCKS.. CAR ONLY HAS 7500 MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGED EVERY DAY.. LOTS OF COMMENTS ON MAZDA FORUM ABOUT BAD /THIN WINDSHIELDS ON CX 5S..

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30.9%
ODI 11132998 · 500 mi

NEW CAR WITH 500 MILES. PARKED CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS A CHIP AND CRACK ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG ON THE WINDSHIELD. DID SOMETHING HIT IT LIKE A ROCK? MAYBE, BUT THE WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO CRACK EASIER THAN NORMAL BASED ON ALL THE COMPLAINTS ONLINE.

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93.3%
ODI 11398961 · 23,000 mi

WINDSCREEN STRESS CRACK 12 - 15 INCH UPPER END. NO VISIBLE EXTERNAL DAMAGE CAUSE, NO EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS DAMAGE. APPEARS AS MATERIAL DEFECT, MANY SIMILAR REPEATING COMPLAINTS ON THE NET. MAZDA REFUSES TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY, REFUSES TO INSPECT.

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43.7%
ODI 11386184 · 6,800 mi

WINDSHIELD GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED FROM BOTTOM WHERE DEFROSTING VENT IS LOCATED, ARCING UPWARD ACROSS DRIIVERS FIELD OF VIEW OCCUPYING 3/4 OF WINDSHIELD HEIGHT- DRIVEN TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEM AND CRACK WAS PRESENT AT END OF WORK SHIFT NO IMPACTS OCCURED NO OTHER DAMAGE -PARKED IN MONITORED HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE

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42.7%
ODI 11404270 · 2,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH AND HEARD A LOUD POP. I WAS UNSURE WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN, BUT KNEW IT CAME FROM THE ROOF AREA. I OPENED THE SLIDER TO THE SUNROOF. THE GLASS HAD EXPLODED!! I PULLED OVER TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND NOTICED THE GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD. I HAVE PICTURES SHOWING THE HOLE IN THE GLASS AS WELL AS THE SHARDS (HELD TOGETHER BY SAFETY COATING) POINTING UP AND AWAY FROM THE CAR FROM HAVING EXPLODED OUT.

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23.2%
ODI 11552935

Heating element on front windscreen burning and smoking causing windscreen to crack and is very obviously defective.

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57.9%
ODI 11529630

I was driving my new 2023 Mazda CX5 with approximately 1,300 miles in the center lane of a divided highway of the suburbs just north of New York City. I was driving with all windows closed, A/C turned on and the weather was clear, hot and sunny. Without any warning there was a loud and abrupt explosion from within the vehicle. As I looked in my rear view mirror I saw glass blowing in the wind behind me. I suddenly detected wind blowing above my head and realized my sunroof had most likely been the glass I saw behind me. I kept the sunshade…

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24.5%
ODI 11607472

when you are driving in rainy weather on a highway the side view mirrors and windows fog up and you can't see. Putting on the defroster doesn't help. You have to drive with the windows open. On most cars if you open the windows the water would be evaporated from the rubber on the windows. The rubber is not thick enough on the front windows to do this. Bought it to a dealer and they said the same thing as far as the front windows are.

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27.4%
ODI 11691337

The driver side mirror vibrates at speeds above 65 miles per hour especially with windy conditions. Went to the dealer they replaced the mirror assembly with the issue still remaining. Mazda answer is that is common in CX 5 models. It is a safety issue as it really limits visibility for vehicles behind.

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321.4%
ODI 11744809

About a week ago, a "telematics error" message displayed, a single red light on the SOS button turned on, and it started beeping loudly. This has repeated multiple times. In this state the vehicle cannot automatically summon emergency help following a crash, and I cannot manually trigger an SOS call. More recently, June 17th, a new symptom has occurred. Vehicle's touchscreen display would not turn on. This display is required to access heating/cooling features including defrost/defog, and is used to show the backup camera. The dealer has info…

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Structure:Body
00.0%

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136.7%
ODI 10484804 · 20 mi

WHEN DRIVING OVER 40MPH, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY MAKING ME EXTREMELY DIZZY AND FEELING DISORIENTED. I CAN'T USE THEM AT ALL AND MAKES DRIVING AT THAT SPEED UNSAFE. I BROUGHT IT TO MAZDA TO BE FIXED TWICE ALREADY. THE FIRST TIME, THEY ACKNOWLEDGED AN ISSUE BUT I HAD TO COME BACK BECAUSE THEY NEEDED TO SEND THE DEALERSHIP THE PARTS. WHEN THE PARTS WERE IN, THEY TRIED THE FIX AND THEN I WAS TOLD IT DIDN'T RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FIX WAS TO THE HOOD TO STOP THE HOOD AND MIRRORS FROM SHAKING. APPARENTLY, MAZDA ARE AWARE OF THE ISSU…

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297.7%
ODI 10516037 · 2,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON I-85 SOUTHBOUND. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND THERE WAS A CAR IN THE RIGHT LANE. THERE WAS A RUBBER TIRE LAYING IN THE ROAD. I SWERVED TO MY LEFT AS FAR AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID HITTING THE RUBBER TIRE WITHOUT HITTING THE GUARD RAIL ON THE LEFT. *TR

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2216.5%
ODI 10780606 · 2,200 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN MAY. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, THE CAR WOULDN'T START I BOUGHT THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERIES ON THE FOBS. LAST WEEK, I NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW TRIM FRONT AND BACK DOORS WAS MELTING. I CALLED THE DEALER, BOUGHT IT IN AND THEY TOOK PICS, SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT MAZDA REP AND SENT ME HOME. ON SATURDAY, I DROVE TO A STORE APPROX. 10 MILES AWAY AND WHEN LEAVING FOR HOME, MY CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. I FINALLY GOT IT STARTED AFTER MULTIPLE TRIES. WHILE DRIVING HOME I NOTICED THE BLIND SPOT …

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183.5%
ODI 10876677

I BUY A MAZDA CX 5 ON FEB 20 2016 AND THIS WEEK JUNE 20 2016 I NOTED A CRACKED WINDSHIELD . MAZDA OF PR STATED NO WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS PARK IN MY GARAGE.

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117.4%
ODI 11065426 · 2,000 mi

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE RED SOUL CRYSTAL METALLIC PAINT. THE PAINT ON MY CAR IS CHIPPING OFF DOWN TO THE METAL. THE MARKS ARE ALL OVER MY CAR AND I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. IF YOU BARELY TOUCH IT ON SOMETHING THE PAINT CHIPS OFF AND MAZDA IS CLAIMING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND IT IS JUST FROM ROAD DEBRIS. MY CAR HAS METAL EXPOSED ALL OVER THE CAR WHICH MEANS IT WILL RUST. MAZDA SAID I NEED TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP AND TAKE CAR OF IT ON MY OWN. THEY CHANGER $595 FOR THIS COLOR AND THEN WANT ME TO PAY EVEN MORE TO HAVE A FULL BOD…

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123.4%
ODI 11067125 · 1,200 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I ENTERED OFFICE PARKING BUILDING AS USUAL. PARKING SPOT WAS ON THE RIGHT. SLOWLY APPROACHING I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. SUDDENLY CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL BEFORE I EVEN REALIZED WHAT'S HAPPENED. STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED, I GOT SECURED BY THE SAFETY BELT. FRONT OF MY CAR IS DAMAGED. I'M TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUE.

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72.6%
ODI 11266484 · 2,500 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY CAR FOR ONLY TWO MONTHS AND THE PAINT IS ALREADY CHIPPING. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR WHERE THIS HAPPENED AFTER OWNING IT FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME. I USE THIS CAR FOR COMMUTING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY.

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54.7%
ODI 11366904 · 2,300 mi

THE AUTO LIFT GATE OPENS ON ITS OWN. WE JUST BOUGHT THIS IN JULY AND HAVE FOUND IT OPENED ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS. ONCE OUTSIDE AND THE OTHER TIMES IN THE GARAGE. IT OPENED IN THE GARAGE AND DID NOT REALIZE IT WHEN I PUSHED THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. IT WAS ABUTTED AGAINST THE DOOR AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LIFT GATE. IT IS NOT THE FOB, BECAUSE WE TRIED IT INSIDE WITH THE DOOR SHUT AND THE LIFT GATE DOES NOT OPEN.

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21.4%
ODI 11387351 · 3,000 mi

RED SOUL ON THE CX5 HAVING EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. LESS THAN 5K MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE ONLY HAD FOR 3 MONTHS AND THERE'S ALREADY 9 TO 10 CHIPS ON THE HOOD AND DRIVER DOOR.

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34.8%
ODI 11453165

The sunroof exploded while driving 70mph on a rural highway. There were no other cars nearby that could have kicked up a rock nor anything that could have fallen on the sunroof. The window buckled outward, not inward. The glass shattered and flew everywhere endangering the driver, passengers, and the car behind me when the window exploded. There was no warning, just a loud boom when the window gave way. My best guess is that this resulted from temperature fluctuation. I was at about 10,000 ft altitude. It froze overnight. The temperature when t…

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11.6%
ODI 11567636

While I was driving I heard an extremely loud noise (like fireworks). I slightly opened the sun roof cover and saw shards of glass. I pulled over to inspect further and realized that my sun roof glass had exploded! I saw no signs of anything (particularly rocks) that may have caused it. I called the dealer, and they had me bring it in. They have ordered a new sunroof, and gave me a loaner car. Luckily I did not have the inside cover open, or the glass would have shattered all over the inside of my car.

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36.8%
ODI 11569983

The drivers door is slightly harder to close than the other doors. This occurs when all the other doors and windows are fully closed. this happened on Mazda 2017 CX-5 as a recall, it's here: [XXX] Mazda has provide a fix to this [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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13.7%
ODI 11691337

The driver side mirror vibrates at speeds above 65 miles per hour especially with windy conditions. Went to the dealer they replaced the mirror assembly with the issue still remaining. Mazda answer is that is common in CX 5 models. It is a safety issue as it really limits visibility for vehicles behind.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Exterior Lighting31,000–54,000 mi40,000 mi117
ODI 10778543 · 2 mi

HEADLIGHT CLEAR LENS IS MELTING FROM INSIDE. CLEAR LENS THAT COVERS HEADLIGHT HAS COATING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. IT IS THE INSIDE COATING THAT IS FLOWING DOWN. LOOKS LIKE IT WAS OVER-APPLIED DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS. BUT IN TIME, IT'S APPEARANCE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE VISIBLE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. MAKING THE CAR LOOKING LIKE 10 YEAR OLD. APPEARANCE ISSUE WAS PRESENT IN PARKING LOT OF DEALER. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND ASSURED ME TO REPLACE IT. BUT AVOIDING MY CALLS FOR SIX MONTHS. MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE TELLS ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE …

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ODI 10983424 · 10,280 mi

THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL. FIRST AND FOREMOST, ON VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH LED HEADLIGHTS AND LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, IT IS VERY HARD TO DISTINGUISH THE TURN INDICATOR SINCE IT IS AN INCANDESCENT BULB, IT IS NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS THAT WHEN THEY ARE ILLUMINATED AND LOOKING STRAIGHT AT THE VEHICLE, IT IS HARD TO TELL IF THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. THIS COULD BE FIXED BY EXTINGUISHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE SIDE WHICH THE INDICATOR IS ACTIVATED. IN…

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ODI 11018655 · 27,000 mi

DAYTIME LED RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL ACCORDING TO A MAZDA OWNER'S GROUP AND OFTEN OCCURS WITH EITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. HTTPS://WWW.MAZDAS247.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?123857122-DAYTIME-RUNNING-LIGHTS-DIM-FLICKERING&P=6537092&POSTED=1#POST6537092

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Electrical System9,945–48,500 mi34,900 mi35
ODI 10763611 · 40 mi

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CAN NEVER BE TURNED OFF AND REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. THE DEVICES LIKE THE CD PLAYER IF A CD IS INSERTED ALWAYS IS IN OPERATION AND MAY CAUSE UNNECESSARY WARE OF THE DEVICE AND RESULTS IN UNSAFE DISTRACTIONS WHICH THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. MAZDA ONLY HAS OFFERED ONE SOLUTION, TO TURN THE VOLUME DOWN OR PLACE THE SYSTEM IN MUTE; HOWEVER, THIS IS RESET WHEN A VEHICLE RESTART IS DONE AND THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS AGAIN INITIATED. TURNING THE VOLUME OFF OR MUTING OF THE SYSTEM IS DISTRACTIVE TO THE DRIVER WHICH CAN BE A…

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ODI 10811984 · 1,797 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…

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ODI 10819060 · 6,300 mi

THE CAR HAS ABOUT 6300 MILES ON IT AND WE BOUGHT IT NEW. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, EARLY JANUARY 2016, THE CAR "INFOTAINMENT" SYSTEM SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED ITSELF. THIS INCLUDES NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH (MUSIC, PHONE ETC) AND THE OVERALL CAR MONITORING SYSTEM. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 4 TIMES DURING A 45 MINUTE COMMUTE. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES PREVIOUSLY BUT ONLY ONCE PER TRIP, PERHAPS DUE TO SHORTER TRIPS. IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY DISCERNIBLE PATTERN. IT IS CONCERNING IF IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AS THE WHOLE CAR IS BASICALLY ELECTRONIC, INC…

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Service Brakes14,000–39,975 mi28,350 mi49
ODI 10811431 · 7,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A 2016 MAZDA CX-5 (7000 MILES) ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK! IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, UNFORTUNATELY I HIT THE PARKED CAR WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVED IT ABOUT 12 FEET FORWARD. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING UP AN OVER A CURBED MEDIAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE (BRAKES FINALLY WORKED) TO K…

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ODI 10811984 · 1,797 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…

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ODI 10853093 · 400 mi

BOUGHT NEW CAR; DRIVEN LESS THAN 400 MILES; THUDDING NOISE NOTICED PRETTY MUCH FROM DAY 1. GOT LOUDER. TOOK IT IN. THE RIGHT REAR HUB, AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WERE FAULTY AND HAD ALSO DAMAGED INNER DISC. THE DEALER FIXED IT BUT ASSURANCE OF "FAULTY PART, DOESN'T HAPPEN WITH MAZDA" NOW DOES NOT RING TRUE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME HAD I BEEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE, FOR WHICH THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED.

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Unknown Or Other4,000–26,194 mi13,000 mi35
ODI 10744814 · 4,200 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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ODI 10760464 · 800 mi

CAR WAS PARKED WHILE AT WORK, CAME OUT TO FIND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. NO ROCK CHIPS ANYWHERE TO BE FOUND. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CONTACTED A MAZDA REP WHO AGREED IT WAS A DEFECT. I WAS RELIEVED TO HEAR THAT, BUT VERY DISSATISFIED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IS ON BACK ORDER FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED BADLY ENOUGH THAT I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY PREGNANT WIFE DRIVE IT. WE BOUGHT THIS LARGER VEHICLE TO FIT A BABY CARRIER, NOW THE BABY WILL BE HERE BEFORE THE WINDSHIELD. THIS PUTS U…

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ODI 10777839 · 2,150 mi

AUTOMOBILE WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW, DIDN'T EVEN HAVE LICENSE PLATES ON IT YET, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. IT FINALLY LURCHED INTO DRIVE AFTER GIVING IT MORE GAS AND REVVING THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AGAIN SAME ISSUE. WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, EVEN IN MANUAL SHIFT MODE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MAZDA STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I AM REPORTING IN CASE THEIR ARE OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. VERY THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN A PA…

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Power Train1,950–23,700 mi5,056 mi40
ODI 10760020 · 3,300 mi

STOPPED ON HIGHWAY AT RED LIGHT. WENT TO PULL OUT ON GREEN, CAR HESITATED THEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED WITH A BIG THUD BEFORE I COULD GET MOVING. FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD IT WOULD WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFT THEN UPSHIFT, GOING SOMETIMES FROM 6TH GEAR TO 3RD AND THROWING ME FORWARD. EVERYTIME I WOULD STOP AND TRY TO START THERE WAS HESITATION FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR. WHEN I WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT BACKWARD A GOOD BIT, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS T…

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ODI 10777839 · 2,150 mi

AUTOMOBILE WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW, DIDN'T EVEN HAVE LICENSE PLATES ON IT YET, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. IT FINALLY LURCHED INTO DRIVE AFTER GIVING IT MORE GAS AND REVVING THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AGAIN SAME ISSUE. WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, EVEN IN MANUAL SHIFT MODE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MAZDA STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I AM REPORTING IN CASE THEIR ARE OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. VERY THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN A PA…

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ODI 10779905 · 1,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE. IT WOULD BE IN DRIVE BUT WOULD REVERSE. THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND IT WOULD GO FORWARD. IT HAD A DELAYED REACTION WHEN CHANGING THE GEARS AND ENGINE WOULD REV UP WHEN IT FINALLY WOULD CHANGE. I TOOK IT TO MAZDA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT HAS 1000 MILES AND IS ABOUT 6 WEEKS OLD.

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Visibility/Wiper2,800–17,000 mi6,000 mi29
ODI 10725192 · 1,500 mi

GLASS CRACKED FROM TOP, MIDDLE PORTION OF WINDSHIELD GLASS, NO APPARENT SIGN OF ROCK CHIP. SPREAD IMMEDIATELY INTO VIEWING AREA. CONCERN FOR OVERALL SAFETY AND INTEGRITY OF GLASS. ADVISED BY DEALER TO CONTACT INSURANCE, ADVISED BY INSURANCE IT'S A $500 DEDUCTIBLE. ONLINE RESEARCH HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS IT HAS HIGH NUMBERS OF COMPLAINTS.

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ODI 10730269 · 4,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD EASILY CHIPS AND CRACKS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND MAZDA SEEMS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR DIES.

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ODI 10744814 · 4,200 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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Engine6,224–50,956 mi28,175 mi16
ODI 10865536 · 900 mi

WHEN REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE CAR AGGRESSIVELY GOES FORWARD. A JERKING FORWARD MOTION THAT CAUSES THE TIRES MAKE A BRIEF SKID SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

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ODI 10870490 · 6,632 mi

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING AND ENTERING PARKING SPACE MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD JUMPING A PARKING BUMPER AT AN ACCELERATED RATE OF SPEED. AFTER JUMPING THE BUMPER OUR CX-5 HEADED TOWARD TWO PARKED CARS, SHE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WHERE SHE WAS THEN HEADED TOWARD A CROSSWALK, BETWEEN TWO PARKING LOTS, WITH A HAND RAIL. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER BECOMING WEDGED UNDER THE HAND RAIL AND BUMPING A PARKED CAR. DAMAGE WAS TO THE R FENDER, FRONT BUMPER AND …

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ODI 10893321 · 1,820 mi

ON 8/4/2016 IN MIAMI FL AT 3:45 PM. I WAS WAITING AT A STOP MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED SELF ACCELERATING. IT STOPPED ONCE I PUT MY CAR ON NEUTRAL

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Air Bags18,000–58,500 mi44,065 mi16
ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11058617 · 7,600 mi

2 INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO PARKING SPACES FIRST ON 5/18/17 AND SECOND ON 12/15/17. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED THE FIRST TIME BUT NOT THE SECOND TIME. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS ORDERING AN ENGINEER INVESTIGATE SINCE IT OCCURRED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

4 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-104None
ODI 11619012

The controls on the Windshield Wiper/Headlight Control Stalk are not visible when driving at night. The setting markings on the Control Stalk are completely dark at night. This creates a safety hazard when driving at night in the rain and turning on your windshield wipers or changing your headlight settings is needed.

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ODI 11620347 · 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle he observed a small crack on the top left corner of the windshield. Over time the crack proceeded to progress across the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was not impacted by an object or projectile. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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ODI 11622026

Front windshield wipers stopped working, front windshield washer still working. Fuse was checked, fuse is good.Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk because of lack of visibility when driving in rain. The problem has been confirmed by a Mazda dealership. The vehicle and the components have been inspected by a Mazda dealership. No warning lights or messages appeared before or after the front windshield wipers stopped working. So if a person is driving the car, there is no indication that the front windshield…

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2024-111None
ODI 11627409

The car engine is eating oil. There were no warning lights on the dash to indicate this. I happened to check the oil, and it was 3 quarts low. This could have caused the engine to malfunction while driving if not caught in time. This started around 70K miles. Coffmans Service in Warminster, PA has confirmed the car was spraying oil on [XXX] and performed a clean combustion chamber with iridium spark plugs, replaced intake manifold gaskets and PCV valve, and ow-20 oil and new filter. I contacted the manufacturer on 10/17/2024 case# [XXX] and it…

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2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-011None
ODI 11634639

I was driving on a city street and slowed to turn right onto a driveway at at a private residence. As my car entered the driveway and near the end of the right turn, my car had a sudden unintended uncontrolled acceleration, continued the turn, went over a low hedge of shrubs on the right side of the driveway, continued down a short rocky incline, and landed on a large rock where the car stopped.

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2025-022None
ODI 11644836

My 2016 Mazda CX-5 has had ongoing issues with the infotainment. It freezes up in cold weather and the screen goes blank for long periods of time. This has been an ongoing issue with Mazda vehicles. I had to replace the SD Card in December 2024. The cost was $326.50. There is currently a class action lawsuit by Frederick Law Group 836 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, Pa 15701, Phone number [phone removed]. When the infotainment goes out during phone calls or navigation, it is a distraction while driving. I called Mazda and chatted with Travius ab…

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ODI 11644848

The car engine is eating oil. There were no warning lights on the dash to indicate this. i happened to check the oil and it was 3 quarts low. This could have caused the engine to malfunction while driving if not caught in time. This started around 70K miles. Coffmans Service Center in Warminster, Pa has confirmed the car was spraying oil on [XXX] and performed a clean combustion chamber with iridium spark plugs, replaced intake manifold gaskets and PCV valve, and Ow-20 oil and new filter. I contacted the manufacturer on [XXX] case # [XXX] and i…

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2025-031None
ODI 11645904

The front passenger seat warmer caught fire as i was driving the vehicle. No fuse tripped or anything when it over heated. The seat not just melted but actually caught fire and filled the vehicle with smoke.

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2025-042None
ODI 11653599

from my service mechanic... "Rear brakes at 8mm/8mm on the right side, but 4mm/6mm on the left. These brakes were replaced 1500 miles ago and should not be showing this kind of wear. Examined brake pads, found evidence of overheating. Scanned vehicle, confirmed no codes from Electronic Parking Brake. Actuated parking brake and confirmed it is engaging and releasing as commanded. Found a Technical Service Bulletin related to parking brake drag on this vehicle. The brake pad damage pattern is consistent with what we observed today. Mazda recommen…

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ODI 11655355

Water pump failed causing coolant leaked into engine causing major engine damage

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2025-053None
ODI 11660537

my brake light and my emergency brake light stays on and they blink constantly while the engine is turned on. they have been like that for at least a year. both my brakes and the emergency brake both work but I cant get the lights to go out.

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ODI 11660577

The engine light constantly appears along with the "Schedule Maintenance Soon" light. Taken to dealership many times within my 3 month warranty and no definite reason was given.The vehicle rides very bumpy though sway bar was inspected and supposedly repaired by dealership during my 3 month warranty.

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ODI 11663708

Keyless entry stopped working, key fob battery replaced as well as car battery. Coolant issues. Heater core and sensors

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2025-061None
ODI 11666002

The info uni in the car constantly resets itself. It happens when GPS is activated, parking, listening to directions, pretty much at all time especially in crucial moments. Nav center doesn't even load at times, this causes unknown information of speed limits and streets.

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2025-072None
ODI 11671754

We had another CX-5 in the back that we used to test whether or not it was either the throttle body or the BCM ( Body Control Module ) or the PCM ( Power Control Module ) not working that is causing your vehicle to not wanting to turn on The throttle body passed we transferred it over from vehicle A ( Being the donor ) to vehicle B (Being your vehicle ) and it was still doing the same thing which it would crank but not fully turn on and that is how we ruled that part out The BCM we also transferred over from vehicle A to vehicle B and same …

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ODI 11676964

Only one headlight was addressed by dealer in repair for 4320A | NHTSA #20V-063 and they're refusing to cover the other side. The other DRL led light is now out from seemingly the same cause. They stated they did not fully follow the procedure in the documents I found regarding this recall when they repaired the first one because they "pre authorized" the swap of one side on "good faith" so there is not a record I can cite around the serial or lot numbers of the new or old lights on my own.

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2025-083None
ODI 11680704 · 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over to the side of the road before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine had failed due to a lack of maintenance. The contact stated that the vehicle was equippe…

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ODI 11681765

Mazda issued a safety recall (Mazda safety recall 4320A, NHTSA campaign number 20V-063) to address daytime running light flickering/failure. At the time, only the passenger side daytime running light was replaced under the recall by Mazda, with a gasket/gas absorption sheet being installed on the driver's side. The driver's side daytime running light is now flickering/dim. Mazda did not repair the safety defect properly on the driver's side for the daytime running lights under Mazda safety recall 4320A, NHTSA campaign number 20V-063, because M…

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ODI 11682679

Our sunroof exploded while we were driving on the highway. Glass shattered on us and fell while we were driving with a very loud explosive noise.

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2025-091None
ODI 11689342

Rear Shock mount deteriorated in 8 years, far quicker than industry standard. Mazda redesigned the part for 17' MY. Widely reported on Reddit. NHSTA service bulletin notice.

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2025-103None
ODI 11692423

The vehicle's air conditioner expansion valve is defective/malfunctioning. While driving the vehicle with the air conditioning operating a loud whooting noise fills the interior of the vehicle. The noise sounds like the siren/hooting sound the police make when they want you to pull over or get out of their way. But the sound is loud and comes from inside the car jarring the driver and passengers. I purchased the car in early 2017 new. I first noticed the AC issue in the summer of 2018. I brought it up to Herzog-meir mazda (where i bought t…

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ODI 11693849

The airbag warning light is on. I’m concerned the airbag may not deploy in an accident. There was a recall on the airbag, but the dealership only reset the light and did not replace the airbag. I have taken my car to two different Mazda dealerships: One told me I would have to pay for the airbag replacement. The other said the airbag is functioning properly. I’m not sure which one is correct, but the warning light continues to come on. Sometimes it stays on for a couple of days; other times, it flashes on and off intermittently. The airba…

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ODI 11694143

UNKNOWN Slowly driving into garage when suddenly the engine revved up loudly and unattended accelerated forward, causing extensive damage to front of car, a piece of furniture and garage wall

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2025-111None
ODI 11697961

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE FABRIC AND MY DOG'S SEAT. THE FUMES MADE ME AND MY DOG NAUSEOUS.I HAD TO SWERVE ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND STOP ON THE SHOULDER TO EXTINGUISH THE SEAT FIRE/BURN. THE FUSE WAS PULLED FOR SAFETY. THE SEAT IS IN STORAGE FOR INSPECTION. MAZDA WILL BE CONTACTED.

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2025-122None
ODI 11707639

I was driving down the road and started smelling smoke then looked over and my passenger seat was in flames.

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ODI 11707809

Passenger side seat heater overheated and burned upholstery.

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2026-011None
ODI 11708612

With no prior warning, just after turning into driveway, my car got stuck and would not move. It gave clicking sounds and would not move no matter which gear it was in. The towing service person needed a dolly in order to safely lift the vehicle onto the towing bed because the front, driver’s side tire would not move and was pushing into the fender. So far, the control arm and axel are completely separated from the car. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the spontaneous injury. This all happened without warning.

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2026-022None
ODI 11714979

Leather heated seats .. safety put at risks because I suffered burns on my bottom (butt) from the driver seat getting too hot to the point where it burned the seat itself as well , and made a brown burn mark on the seat … Both of my cheeks got burned .. this can in the long run cause skin damage and worse case scenario cancer. No it hasn’t been inspected No warning lamps

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ODI 11717451

I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was on fire. I poured my drink on it, pulled over, and threw the coat out of the car. I saw a large hole in the lumbar area of the passenger seat, and it was glowing red and putting out a lot of heat. The seat heater was on, so I immediately turned it off. It was obvious that the fire has started inside the seat, and there was no other fire source in car--ie. lit cigarette, lighter, etc. If someone had been sitting there, they would have serious burns…

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2026-033None
ODI 11724666

Airbag light is flashing. Independent shop found code B00C1:93-8B. OCS Sensor B. Shop sent owner to dealer for inspection & repair. Charged $57.24. Dealer found DTC B00C1 passenger seat occupant classification sensor b. Replacement cost for the part $1,110.13, plus shop fess and tax for a total repair cost of this critical safety item would be $1,197.29. I did not have this service performed due to the high price. This safety item should be covered by the manufacturer. I recently learned that a dealer may not sell a car with this safety issu…

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ODI 11725034

The fuel pump system needed to be replaced completely, although the mileage is just around 60000 miles.

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ODI 11727814

My screen begins to change the display without me touching it. It has interrupted my GPS directions, causing me to get lost. It has gotten worse over time, now causing my back up camera to either not display at all or become partially blocked by another application randomly starting on the screen. My emergency brake lights flash on my dash, and auto technicians tell me it is a malfunction with the electrical system, not something in my brake system that needs to be replaced. We have tried that. These problems I have been told are not the respon…

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2026-044None
ODI 11728567

Vehicle was taken to an authorized Mazda dealership for 60,000-mile service; coolant system drained and refilled. Immediately after service, check engine light illuminated (P011A – engine coolant temperature sensor correlation issue). Dealership retained vehicle, drove ~300 miles, performed a second coolant flush; issue persisted. Dealer determined heater core clogged, attributed to coolant contamination/corrosion introduced during service. Another CX-5 at the same dealership experienced the same issue. Safety Concerns: Heater and coolant sys…

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ODI 11728753

High pressure fuel pump has been replaced twice in less than a year. Car has less than 100,000 miles. Both times the fuel pump went out while driving, causing loss of acceleration and stalling of vehicle. Had to be towed to shop both times.

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ODI 11730245 · 125,385 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the message “Smart Brake Malfunction” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with catastrophic brake caliper failure. The contact was unsure if the vehicle needed to be repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the passenger’s side inner CV joint had failed and needed to be replaced.…

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2026-054None
ODI 11736286

I was slowly turning left into an alley when I heard a loud noise, the front of my car dropped, and the car immediately stopped and was immovable. Upon getting out of the car, it appears some joint separated from the wheel.

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ODI 11739757

Any time the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off and has been given enough time to “cool down”, upon starting the vehicle and switching from PARK to DRIVE, the vehicle will violently lurch forward while attempting to reach 2nd gear. This is dangerous behavior that is not normal for any vehicle. There is clearly something wrong with either the transmission or the way the software communicates with the transmission. When the engine is within normal temperature it doesn’t display this dangerous behavior. A similar TSB was issued for the 2…

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ODI 11740504

(I am the owner of the car and am filling this out for my daughter who was driving it at the time, I was not with her during the incident) While driving down the road in the rain the wipers just stopped working. I have not had any dealers ID the specific problem yet. We replaced the wiper 20amp fuse and it did not fix the problem. There were no warning lamps and there are still no warning lamps. My safety was put into danger when I could not see out the window. I was nearly at work so I waited for the rain to slow down some was able to ma…

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2026-063None
ODI 11741365

In 2024 I started having problems with my battery replaced it 3 times last time with a Mazda battery per Mazda advice. The car started to jerk while driving took it back to Mazda said it could be fuel injectors. They cleaned them and problem persists. Took it back they cleaned purve valve and then I broke down while leaving on [XXX] . Called service dept called police since it was in the middle of the blvd. And in traffic. We were lucky no one hit us. They took my car gave me a loaner had it for 10 days. Couldn’t find any problems. Then in 4…

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ODI 11744529 · 91,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the cruise control cancellation switch failed to operate as intended after several attempts or while depressing the brake pedal. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact was able to deactivate the cruise control using the main cruise control power switch. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture…

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ODI 11745804

Repeated Failure and Rebooting of Mazda Connect Infotainment System I am the owner of a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The factory Mazda Connect infotainment system has developed a recurring defect in which the system repeatedly reboots to the Mazda logo while driving. Prior to complete failure, the navigation system became intermittent and Bluetooth connectivity frequently disconnected, requiring repeated attempts to reconnect devices. The system now continuously cycles through the startup screen, making navigation, hands-free phone functions, and system …

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2026-071None
ODI 11753843 · 84,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electric parking brake module warning light was illuminated and the "Brake failure. Vehicle unsafe to drive," message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The contact expressed concern that the brakes could engage while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mile…

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2026-082None
ODI 11754891

Rear subframe corrosion on this vehicle. I am in a winter road salt region, the materials used for this vehicle's subframe are not compatible with consistent driving in this region. Similar vehicles (not mine?) were subject to a recall for the front subframe, but nothing for the rear. This rear subframe issues caused multiple failures of virtually every component of the rear suspension - control arms, rear springs, etc. The repair cost for JUST the subframe was $3813. Not repairing it was not an option - the vehicle had failed mandatory St…

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ODI 11754892

Rear subframe corrosion on this vehicle. I am in a winter road salt region, the materials used for this vehicle's subframe are not compatible with consistent driving in this region. Similar vehicles (not mine?) were subject to a recall for the front subframe, but nothing for the rear. This rear subframe issues caused multiple failures of virtually every component of the rear suspension - control arms, rear springs, etc. The repair cost for JUST the subframe was $3813. Not repairing it was not an option - the vehicle had failed mandatory St…

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2026-09 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 247 reports

2022: 31 complaints · 2023: 47 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022111931
2023173147
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20226300
20236300

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentExterior LightingElectrical SystemService BrakesUnknown Or OtherPower TrainVisibility/WiperEngineAir Bags
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ODI 11092631 · 45,000 mi

PASSANGER SIDE DAY TIME RUNNING HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLICKERING FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND THEN SIMPLY WENT OUT. THIS CAR IS BRAND NEW WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE FULL HEADLAMP UNIT AS IT IS LED AND MAZDA KNOWINGLY INSTALLED THESE FAULTY HEADLAMPS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF OTHER DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET.

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ODI 11098120 · 35,792 mi

WHILE ON A RECENT HIGHWAY ROAD TRIP, MY 2016 MAZDA CX-5'S DRIVER SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LED LIGHTS, WHICH COME EQUIPPED WITH THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE, STOPPED ILLUMINATING PROPERLY. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP LED LIGHTS IN QUESTION WILL FLICKER OR NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. I FOUND THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE EQUIPPED ON VEHICLES TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY AND SAFETY. A FLICKERING DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS RESULTING IN DISTRACTED DRIVING RELATED COLLISIONS. MAZDA ADVERTISED THESE SPECIFIC HEADLAMPS A…

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ODI 11111493 · 59,000 mi

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ON PASSENGER-SIDE HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND IS VERY DIM. ON A FEW OCCASIONS, THE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IN FRONT STATED THAT IT LOOKED AS IF MY HEADLIGHT WAS OUT AS WELL. VEHICLE IS ONLY 3-YEARS OLD. MILEAGE SHOULD NOT AFFECT ELECTIRAL LED COMPONENTS. DRL'S OR HEADLIGHTS ARE REQUIRED DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS OR WHEN OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

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ODI 11619012

The controls on the Windshield Wiper/Headlight Control Stalk are not visible when driving at night. The setting markings on the Control Stalk are completely dark at night. This creates a safety hazard when driving at night in the rain and turning on your windshield wipers or changing your headlight settings is needed.

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ODI 11364785 · 60,000 mi

VEHICLE AIRBAG ECU INOPERABLE AND FLASHES FAULT CODE, BUT SOURCE OF ISSUE CAN NOT BE FOUND. MECHANIC SPECULATES IT IS EITHER OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR ISSUE OR COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUE.

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ODI 11364786 · 60,000 mi

ACTIVE RECALL FOR DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED DUE TO MAZDA CLAIMING THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARTS TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG WAS FAILING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER HAS THE VEHICLE IN GERMANY, BUT WAS INFORMED IT COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED IN THE UNITED STATES. *JS

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ODI 11092631 · 45,000 mi

PASSANGER SIDE DAY TIME RUNNING HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLICKERING FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND THEN SIMPLY WENT OUT. THIS CAR IS BRAND NEW WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE FULL HEADLAMP UNIT AS IT IS LED AND MAZDA KNOWINGLY INSTALLED THESE FAULTY HEADLAMPS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF OTHER DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET.

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ODI 11098120 · 35,792 mi

WHILE ON A RECENT HIGHWAY ROAD TRIP, MY 2016 MAZDA CX-5'S DRIVER SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LED LIGHTS, WHICH COME EQUIPPED WITH THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE, STOPPED ILLUMINATING PROPERLY. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP LED LIGHTS IN QUESTION WILL FLICKER OR NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. I FOUND THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE EQUIPPED ON VEHICLES TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY AND SAFETY. A FLICKERING DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS RESULTING IN DISTRACTED DRIVING RELATED COLLISIONS. MAZDA ADVERTISED THESE SPECIFIC HEADLAMPS A…

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ODI 11111493 · 59,000 mi

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ON PASSENGER-SIDE HEADLIGHT FLICKERS AND IS VERY DIM. ON A FEW OCCASIONS, THE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IN FRONT STATED THAT IT LOOKED AS IF MY HEADLIGHT WAS OUT AS WELL. VEHICLE IS ONLY 3-YEARS OLD. MILEAGE SHOULD NOT AFFECT ELECTIRAL LED COMPONENTS. DRL'S OR HEADLIGHTS ARE REQUIRED DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS OR WHEN OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

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ODI 10811984 · 1,797 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…

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ODI 11163085 · 35,000 mi

EBRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE ON THE MAZDA CX-5 2016 GT WITH CITY BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC E-BRAKE AT 36,100 MILES DURING VARIOUS PARKING LOCATIONS SCENARIOS. VEHICLE WOULD START NORMALLY AT PUSH OF START BUTTON BUT THE E-BRAKE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON IN THE FLASHING MODE. TURN ENGINE OFF/RESTARTING WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY JUST TO RETURN TO THE SAME ISSUE AT RANDOM PARKING LOCATIONS. DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED A REPLACEMENT BATTERY MAIN 12 VOLT BATTERY FOR $185+TAX+INSTALLATION. BATTERY REPLACEMENT SUGGESTED BASED ON A CLAIM OF LOW VOLTAGE MEASUR…

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11061017 · 15,613 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. I AGREE WITH COMPLAINTS 1090985 AND 10885776 IN THAT IT SEEMS TO BE FINE 90% OF THE TIME, WHICH LULLS YOU INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. NOW, I MAKE SURE THAT HE LIGHTS FLASH AS I WALK AWAY. I HAD TURNED OFF THE CHIRP BECAUSE IT DISTURBS THE PEACE, BUT MAY TURN IT BACK ON, SINCE WALKING AWAY AND LOOKING BACK ALSO HAS ITS RISKS. I COULD BE WALKING AWAY TOO QUICKLY SOMETIMES OR SOMETHING ELSE IN MY POCKET MAY BE SHIELDING THE KEY FOB, BUT IF OTHERS ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, MAYBE IT IS NO…

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ODI 10811262

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 1,525 MILES. TODAY, AFTER 1,600 MILES THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AUTOMATIC UP/DOWN FUNCTION STOPPED WORKING.

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ODI 10934488 · 900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ABRUPTLY TURNED OFF. SHORTLY THEREAFTER AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL THE CAR STALLED. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE CAR THEN RESTARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *TR

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ODI 10954940 · 3,200 mi

PARKED MY CAR. OPEN UP DRIVERS DOOR , RADIO AND DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. STANDING ON DRIVEWAY NOW PUSH BUTTON TO TURN OFF RADIO AND DASH. EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON. DID IT THREE TIMES AND ON THE THIRD TIME VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. HAD TO CURLY ON THE FLOOR BARD AND DOOR WIDE OPEN. VEHICLE GAINING SPEED, ENGINE OFF, LOOK AT GEAR SHIFT SAYING IT'S IN PARK STILL. I HAD TO JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. NEIGHBOR CAME TO HELP ME OUT AND CALLED 911 WHO SENT AN AMBULANCE AND POLICE. PARAMEDICS ATTENDED TO MY NEEDS AND RU…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 11447854

This is a follow up to NHTSA complaint ID Number 11442992: After doing a fair amount of research the problem was deemed to be the Front Body Control Module. A new replacement was ordered (about $250). It took about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks for the module to be received and about an hour for its installation. So far the wipers seem to be working correctly although they have yet been 'used', only tested. Googling "mazda wiper problem" you will find others reporting similar problems with the Body Control Module. I found this (https://www.mazda3revolu…

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ODI 10971770 · 8,000 mi

BODY: ABOUT ONE MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE PAINT BECAME BRITTLE. THERE IS A LARGE ROCK CHIP, SCRATCHES ON THE HOOD, AND CHIPS ON THE DOOR. ELECTRICAL: THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE POWER BEING TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION: THE RMSS CONTINUE TO INCREASE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS AT HIGH SPEEDS (INTERSTATE). I DO NOT HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THEY REV ABOUT 10,000 AND THEN COME BACK DOWN.

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 11427578

My problem is with the keyless start system. The problem is that if I forget to push the start button to shut down the vehicle and open the door and leave the automobile and shut the door with the key in my possession the auto will keep running until it runs out of fuel. Wouldn't it make more sense for the vehicle to shut down after 3 minutes if the key is not present. As you know people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning by parking in their garage and forgetting to shut down the vehicle and the vehicle keeps running and filling their …

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 10811984 · 1,797 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…

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ODI 11163085 · 35,000 mi

EBRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE ON THE MAZDA CX-5 2016 GT WITH CITY BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC E-BRAKE AT 36,100 MILES DURING VARIOUS PARKING LOCATIONS SCENARIOS. VEHICLE WOULD START NORMALLY AT PUSH OF START BUTTON BUT THE E-BRAKE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON IN THE FLASHING MODE. TURN ENGINE OFF/RESTARTING WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY JUST TO RETURN TO THE SAME ISSUE AT RANDOM PARKING LOCATIONS. DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED A REPLACEMENT BATTERY MAIN 12 VOLT BATTERY FOR $185+TAX+INSTALLATION. BATTERY REPLACEMENT SUGGESTED BASED ON A CLAIM OF LOW VOLTAGE MEASUR…

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 10811431 · 7,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A 2016 MAZDA CX-5 (7000 MILES) ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK! IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, UNFORTUNATELY I HIT THE PARKED CAR WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVED IT ABOUT 12 FEET FORWARD. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING UP AN OVER A CURBED MEDIAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE (BRAKES FINALLY WORKED) TO K…

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ODI 11478992

Parked by the curb at the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. I put the car in Park and left the car idling with the air-conditioning running.as it was 95 degrees and about 100 at around 8:00 AM. There was a shuttle van parked by the curb about 11 feet in front of me. I had to exit my car to talk to the driver in the car behind me. I walked to the car behind me and started talking to the driver. I glanced back at my Mazda CX5 and it started rolling forward. I ran up to the car and got the door open and stepped on the brake. The brakes …

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11061017 · 15,613 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. I AGREE WITH COMPLAINTS 1090985 AND 10885776 IN THAT IT SEEMS TO BE FINE 90% OF THE TIME, WHICH LULLS YOU INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. NOW, I MAKE SURE THAT HE LIGHTS FLASH AS I WALK AWAY. I HAD TURNED OFF THE CHIRP BECAUSE IT DISTURBS THE PEACE, BUT MAY TURN IT BACK ON, SINCE WALKING AWAY AND LOOKING BACK ALSO HAS ITS RISKS. I COULD BE WALKING AWAY TOO QUICKLY SOMETIMES OR SOMETHING ELSE IN MY POCKET MAY BE SHIELDING THE KEY FOB, BUT IF OTHERS ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, MAYBE IT IS NO…

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ODI 10777839 · 2,150 mi

AUTOMOBILE WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW, DIDN'T EVEN HAVE LICENSE PLATES ON IT YET, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. IT FINALLY LURCHED INTO DRIVE AFTER GIVING IT MORE GAS AND REVVING THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AGAIN SAME ISSUE. WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, EVEN IN MANUAL SHIFT MODE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MAZDA STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I AM REPORTING IN CASE THEIR ARE OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. VERY THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN A PA…

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ODI 10808830 · 500 mi

I HAVE A FULLY LOADED CX5 GRAND TOURING 2016 ---WHICH AFTER DRIVING 500 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHEN PUTTING THE GEAR IN DRIVE, THE CAR DID NOT MOVE--AND ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER A BIT, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD INTO DRIVE--WHICH WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS. MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS ON THIS SITE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I BECAME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED FROM MY DRIVEWAY SINCE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. A NEW TRANSMISS…

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ODI 10818461 · 4,000 mi

BOUGHT 2016 CX-5 MID-SEPT, THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING 5-SECOND LAGS AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE IN LATE DEC (APPROX 4,000 MILES ON VEHICLE). THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND JERK, AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN NEUTRAL, DESPITE PRESSING DOWN ACCELERATOR GENTLY OR FULLY. ON NEW YEARS' DAY THE CAR WAS UNRELIABLE FROM A STOP, EVEN AFTER A MINUTE PRESSING ACCELERATOR IN DRIVE. 5 WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON DASH INCLUDING AT, ENGINE, TRANSAXLE WARNING, AND EMERGENCY, DRIVE ACTED LIKE NEUTRAL, SO IT WAS DANGEROUS TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP LIGHT. COULDN'T GET A…

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ODI 10744814 · 4,200 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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ODI 11172370 · 23,000 mi

LARGE FISH HOOK SHAPED CRACK ON WINDSHIELD OF MY 2016 MAZDA CX-5 WITH 23000 MLES. THE CRACK APPEARED ON A 55 DEGREE MORNING AFTER I PULLED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DROVE HALF A BLOCK TO A STOP SIGN AND I WATCHED THE CRACK APPEAR. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE TOP CENTER EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD GOES DOWN ABOUT 6 INCHES, THEN GOES INTO THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. IT WAS ABOUT 18 INCHES THAT MORNING AND HAS GROWN TO ABOUT 30 INCHES AND A HUGE FISH HOOK SHAPE IN THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSED BY A STONE IMP…

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ODI 10865536 · 900 mi

WHEN REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE CAR AGGRESSIVELY GOES FORWARD. A JERKING FORWARD MOTION THAT CAUSES THE TIRES MAKE A BRIEF SKID SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

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ODI 11655355

Water pump failed causing coolant leaked into engine causing major engine damage

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ODI 11660577

The engine light constantly appears along with the "Schedule Maintenance Soon" light. Taken to dealership many times within my 3 month warranty and no definite reason was given.The vehicle rides very bumpy though sway bar was inspected and supposedly repaired by dealership during my 3 month warranty.

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 10811262

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 1,525 MILES. TODAY, AFTER 1,600 MILES THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AUTOMATIC UP/DOWN FUNCTION STOPPED WORKING.

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ODI 10934488 · 900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ABRUPTLY TURNED OFF. SHORTLY THEREAFTER AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL THE CAR STALLED. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE CAR THEN RESTARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *TR

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ODI 10954940 · 3,200 mi

PARKED MY CAR. OPEN UP DRIVERS DOOR , RADIO AND DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. STANDING ON DRIVEWAY NOW PUSH BUTTON TO TURN OFF RADIO AND DASH. EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON. DID IT THREE TIMES AND ON THE THIRD TIME VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. HAD TO CURLY ON THE FLOOR BARD AND DOOR WIDE OPEN. VEHICLE GAINING SPEED, ENGINE OFF, LOOK AT GEAR SHIFT SAYING IT'S IN PARK STILL. I HAD TO JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. NEIGHBOR CAME TO HELP ME OUT AND CALLED 911 WHO SENT AN AMBULANCE AND POLICE. PARAMEDICS ATTENDED TO MY NEEDS AND RU…

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ODI 10811431 · 7,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A 2016 MAZDA CX-5 (7000 MILES) ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK! IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, UNFORTUNATELY I HIT THE PARKED CAR WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVED IT ABOUT 12 FEET FORWARD. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING UP AN OVER A CURBED MEDIAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE (BRAKES FINALLY WORKED) TO K…

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ODI 11478992

Parked by the curb at the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. I put the car in Park and left the car idling with the air-conditioning running.as it was 95 degrees and about 100 at around 8:00 AM. There was a shuttle van parked by the curb about 11 feet in front of me. I had to exit my car to talk to the driver in the car behind me. I walked to the car behind me and started talking to the driver. I glanced back at my Mazda CX5 and it started rolling forward. I ran up to the car and got the door open and stepped on the brake. The brakes …

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ODI 10777839 · 2,150 mi

AUTOMOBILE WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW, DIDN'T EVEN HAVE LICENSE PLATES ON IT YET, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. IT FINALLY LURCHED INTO DRIVE AFTER GIVING IT MORE GAS AND REVVING THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AGAIN SAME ISSUE. WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, EVEN IN MANUAL SHIFT MODE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MAZDA STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I AM REPORTING IN CASE THEIR ARE OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. VERY THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN A PA…

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ODI 10808830 · 500 mi

I HAVE A FULLY LOADED CX5 GRAND TOURING 2016 ---WHICH AFTER DRIVING 500 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHEN PUTTING THE GEAR IN DRIVE, THE CAR DID NOT MOVE--AND ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER A BIT, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD INTO DRIVE--WHICH WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS. MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS ON THIS SITE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I BECAME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED FROM MY DRIVEWAY SINCE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. A NEW TRANSMISS…

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ODI 10818461 · 4,000 mi

BOUGHT 2016 CX-5 MID-SEPT, THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING 5-SECOND LAGS AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE IN LATE DEC (APPROX 4,000 MILES ON VEHICLE). THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND JERK, AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN NEUTRAL, DESPITE PRESSING DOWN ACCELERATOR GENTLY OR FULLY. ON NEW YEARS' DAY THE CAR WAS UNRELIABLE FROM A STOP, EVEN AFTER A MINUTE PRESSING ACCELERATOR IN DRIVE. 5 WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON DASH INCLUDING AT, ENGINE, TRANSAXLE WARNING, AND EMERGENCY, DRIVE ACTED LIKE NEUTRAL, SO IT WAS DANGEROUS TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP LIGHT. COULDN'T GET A…

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ODI 10870490 · 6,632 mi

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING AND ENTERING PARKING SPACE MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD JUMPING A PARKING BUMPER AT AN ACCELERATED RATE OF SPEED. AFTER JUMPING THE BUMPER OUR CX-5 HEADED TOWARD TWO PARKED CARS, SHE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WHERE SHE WAS THEN HEADED TOWARD A CROSSWALK, BETWEEN TWO PARKING LOTS, WITH A HAND RAIL. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER BECOMING WEDGED UNDER THE HAND RAIL AND BUMPING A PARKED CAR. DAMAGE WAS TO THE R FENDER, FRONT BUMPER AND …

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ODI 11421077

Dealer identified drive belt tensioner as leaking and in need of replacement on a Mazda CX-5 with less than 30k miles on it. Many owners have reported identical failures at or around 30k. An insufficient part that is failing so frequently, this early on with low mileage is a significant safety issue.

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ODI 11488724

Car: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring with approximately 39,000 miles. Issue: Burning smell coming from engine compartment- Oil leaking from engine. Problem: Cracked cylinder head as diagnosed by dealer and to be replaced under Mazda Power Train Warranty. Safety was a concern not knowing the issue. Concerned of engine failure, fire, and overall safety. Warnings: No warnings or check engine light was also concerning. Time frame: 10/1/22 evening- noticed slight burning smell which lasted only a few minutes. No evidence of oil leaking. - 10…

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Visibility/Wiper
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ODI 11619012

The controls on the Windshield Wiper/Headlight Control Stalk are not visible when driving at night. The setting markings on the Control Stalk are completely dark at night. This creates a safety hazard when driving at night in the rain and turning on your windshield wipers or changing your headlight settings is needed.

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 11447854

This is a follow up to NHTSA complaint ID Number 11442992: After doing a fair amount of research the problem was deemed to be the Front Body Control Module. A new replacement was ordered (about $250). It took about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks for the module to be received and about an hour for its installation. So far the wipers seem to be working correctly although they have yet been 'used', only tested. Googling "mazda wiper problem" you will find others reporting similar problems with the Body Control Module. I found this (https://www.mazda3revolu…

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ODI 10744814 · 4,200 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER THE WEEKEND IN A VERY SECLUDED COUNTY LOCATION (NO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND). I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I NEXT USED THE CAR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE CHIPS ON THE GLASS. THE CRACK SPREAD OUTWARD FROM WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY INSTALLATION OR DEFECTIVE PART ISSUE.

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ODI 11172370 · 23,000 mi

LARGE FISH HOOK SHAPED CRACK ON WINDSHIELD OF MY 2016 MAZDA CX-5 WITH 23000 MLES. THE CRACK APPEARED ON A 55 DEGREE MORNING AFTER I PULLED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DROVE HALF A BLOCK TO A STOP SIGN AND I WATCHED THE CRACK APPEAR. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE TOP CENTER EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD GOES DOWN ABOUT 6 INCHES, THEN GOES INTO THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. IT WAS ABOUT 18 INCHES THAT MORNING AND HAS GROWN TO ABOUT 30 INCHES AND A HUGE FISH HOOK SHAPE IN THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSED BY A STONE IMP…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 11477636

1. The airbag sensor is not working. The warning signal continually flashes. My shop had airbag system analyzed. Test results showed it is not calibrated correctly. My Mazda dealer, Luther Premier Mazda, said it is an electrical problem, and I will have to pay for analysis. I paid for this analysis when Sallas had it diagnosed. 2. Due to problems with the windshield, I paid for a replacement myself, not knowing there was a recall. I want Mazda to install a Mazda windshield and calibrate the safety systems.

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ODI 10971770 · 8,000 mi

BODY: ABOUT ONE MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE PAINT BECAME BRITTLE. THERE IS A LARGE ROCK CHIP, SCRATCHES ON THE HOOD, AND CHIPS ON THE DOOR. ELECTRICAL: THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE POWER BEING TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION: THE RMSS CONTINUE TO INCREASE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS AT HIGH SPEEDS (INTERSTATE). I DO NOT HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THEY REV ABOUT 10,000 AND THEN COME BACK DOWN.

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 11427578

My problem is with the keyless start system. The problem is that if I forget to push the start button to shut down the vehicle and open the door and leave the automobile and shut the door with the key in my possession the auto will keep running until it runs out of fuel. Wouldn't it make more sense for the vehicle to shut down after 3 minutes if the key is not present. As you know people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning by parking in their garage and forgetting to shut down the vehicle and the vehicle keeps running and filling their …

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ODI 11176372 · 28,350 mi

STARTED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 2/10/19, 4 PM 'ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE TIMING WAS OBVIOUSLY ABNORMAL. RANDOM AUTOMATIC BRAKING NOTED WHEN CAR IN MOTION, WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF LEAVING DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 10-12 MPH EXPERIENCED. ERROR MESSAGES THEN OBSERVED ON CAR DASHBOARD WARNING SECTORS: CHECK ENGINE; TRACTION CONTROL: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING; SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION-FORWARD SCBS DISABLED. CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO DEALER 12 MILES AWAY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER SITE 2/11/19 MONDAY AM. CAR HAS 28,330 MILES PER ODOMETER…

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ODI 10865536 · 900 mi

WHEN REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE CAR AGGRESSIVELY GOES FORWARD. A JERKING FORWARD MOTION THAT CAUSES THE TIRES MAKE A BRIEF SKID SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

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ODI 11655355

Water pump failed causing coolant leaked into engine causing major engine damage

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ODI 11660577

The engine light constantly appears along with the "Schedule Maintenance Soon" light. Taken to dealership many times within my 3 month warranty and no definite reason was given.The vehicle rides very bumpy though sway bar was inspected and supposedly repaired by dealership during my 3 month warranty.

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ODI 10870490 · 6,632 mi

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING AND ENTERING PARKING SPACE MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD JUMPING A PARKING BUMPER AT AN ACCELERATED RATE OF SPEED. AFTER JUMPING THE BUMPER OUR CX-5 HEADED TOWARD TWO PARKED CARS, SHE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WHERE SHE WAS THEN HEADED TOWARD A CROSSWALK, BETWEEN TWO PARKING LOTS, WITH A HAND RAIL. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER BECOMING WEDGED UNDER THE HAND RAIL AND BUMPING A PARKED CAR. DAMAGE WAS TO THE R FENDER, FRONT BUMPER AND …

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ODI 11421077

Dealer identified drive belt tensioner as leaking and in need of replacement on a Mazda CX-5 with less than 30k miles on it. Many owners have reported identical failures at or around 30k. An insufficient part that is failing so frequently, this early on with low mileage is a significant safety issue.

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ODI 11488724

Car: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring with approximately 39,000 miles. Issue: Burning smell coming from engine compartment- Oil leaking from engine. Problem: Cracked cylinder head as diagnosed by dealer and to be replaced under Mazda Power Train Warranty. Safety was a concern not knowing the issue. Concerned of engine failure, fire, and overall safety. Warnings: No warnings or check engine light was also concerning. Time frame: 10/1/22 evening- noticed slight burning smell which lasted only a few minutes. No evidence of oil leaking. - 10…

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ODI 11076442 · 15,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT NATURAL GROCERS. WHEN THE CAR WAS GOING 2-3 MPH INTO THE SPACE GETTING READY I THOUGHT TO STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED UP LIKE A JET ENGINE. THE CAR THEN JUMPED A CONCRETE SIDE WALK, HIT THE BRICK BUILDING, AND BROKE A GAS LINE. THE CAR THEN CAME TO REST BACK IN THE PARKING SPOT. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, MY FIRST REACTION WAS "WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED". A MAN WALKING OUT OF A STORE HEARD THE HISS OF THE GAS LINE AND THEN CALLED 911. HE CAME TO THE CAR AND TOLD ME TO MOVE AWAY BECAUSE THE GAS LINE COULD BLOW UP. …

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Air Bags
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ODI 11364785 · 60,000 mi

VEHICLE AIRBAG ECU INOPERABLE AND FLASHES FAULT CODE, BUT SOURCE OF ISSUE CAN NOT BE FOUND. MECHANIC SPECULATES IT IS EITHER OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR ISSUE OR COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUE.

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ODI 11364786 · 60,000 mi

ACTIVE RECALL FOR DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED DUE TO MAZDA CLAIMING THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARTS TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG WAS FAILING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER HAS THE VEHICLE IN GERMANY, BUT WAS INFORMED IT COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED IN THE UNITED STATES. *JS

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 10971068 · 4,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2016. I HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VECHILE AND MY PASSENGER FRONT BY THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED.THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT WHICH IT SHOULD NOT HAVE DUE TO THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OF THE CAR. I WILL ATTACH THE ESTIMATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. SINCE THIS WAS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I KNEW MY CAR WOULD BE DELAYED. THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST EXPIERENCE I HAVE DEALT WITH FOR A MONTH AND HALF AND TODAY I REALIZED MAZDA'S NEGLIGENCE PLAYED A HUGE ROLE WITH EXPENSE AND STRESS OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT …

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ODI 11033965 · 19,000 mi

ON 07/28/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OCCUPIED. LASTED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. MAZDA DEALER FOUND CODE B00A0 FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND TESTED AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY STATED THAT ALL SYSTEMS PASS TEST. ON 10/16/2017, AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WARNING BEEPING START UP WHILE DRIVING ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. I CONSIDERED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEED TO BE REPORTED. I RE…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 11477636

1. The airbag sensor is not working. The warning signal continually flashes. My shop had airbag system analyzed. Test results showed it is not calibrated correctly. My Mazda dealer, Luther Premier Mazda, said it is an electrical problem, and I will have to pay for analysis. I paid for this analysis when Sallas had it diagnosed. 2. Due to problems with the windshield, I paid for a replacement myself, not knowing there was a recall. I want Mazda to install a Mazda windshield and calibrate the safety systems.

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ODI 11076442 · 15,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT NATURAL GROCERS. WHEN THE CAR WAS GOING 2-3 MPH INTO THE SPACE GETTING READY I THOUGHT TO STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED UP LIKE A JET ENGINE. THE CAR THEN JUMPED A CONCRETE SIDE WALK, HIT THE BRICK BUILDING, AND BROKE A GAS LINE. THE CAR THEN CAME TO REST BACK IN THE PARKING SPOT. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, MY FIRST REACTION WAS "WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED". A MAN WALKING OUT OF A STORE HEARD THE HISS OF THE GAS LINE AND THEN CALLED 911. HE CAME TO THE CAR AND TOLD ME TO MOVE AWAY BECAUSE THE GAS LINE COULD BLOW UP. …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

44 mentions · 8.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,980 mi (27 usable records).

ODI 10747368

2016 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION/ "ROOM FUSE" FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE GPS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER INTERIOR FUNCTIONS FAILED. NO WARNING LIGHTS OTHERWISE APPEARED. AFTER PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED TO EXPLAIN THE IGNITION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A BLOWN "ROOM FUSE". HE WAS INFORMED A SENSOR IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TIED TO THE "ROOM FUSE" WHICH WAS THE REASON THE KEY FOB WAS NOT BEI…

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ODI 10760020 · 3,300 mi

STOPPED ON HIGHWAY AT RED LIGHT. WENT TO PULL OUT ON GREEN, CAR HESITATED THEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED WITH A BIG THUD BEFORE I COULD GET MOVING. FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD IT WOULD WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFT THEN UPSHIFT, GOING SOMETIMES FROM 6TH GEAR TO 3RD AND THROWING ME FORWARD. EVERYTIME I WOULD STOP AND TRY TO START THERE WAS HESITATION FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR. WHEN I WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT BACKWARD A GOOD BIT, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS T…

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ODI 10811431 · 7,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A 2016 MAZDA CX-5 (7000 MILES) ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK! IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, UNFORTUNATELY I HIT THE PARKED CAR WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVED IT ABOUT 12 FEET FORWARD. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING UP AN OVER A CURBED MEDIAN AND FINALLY CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE (BRAKES FINALLY WORKED) TO K…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

23 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 6,300 mi (19 usable records).

ODI 10777839 · 2,150 mi

AUTOMOBILE WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW, DIDN'T EVEN HAVE LICENSE PLATES ON IT YET, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. IT FINALLY LURCHED INTO DRIVE AFTER GIVING IT MORE GAS AND REVVING THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AGAIN SAME ISSUE. WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, EVEN IN MANUAL SHIFT MODE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MAZDA STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I AM REPORTING IN CASE THEIR ARE OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. VERY THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN A PA…

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ODI 10779905 · 1,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE. IT WOULD BE IN DRIVE BUT WOULD REVERSE. THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND IT WOULD GO FORWARD. IT HAD A DELAYED REACTION WHEN CHANGING THE GEARS AND ENGINE WOULD REV UP WHEN IT FINALLY WOULD CHANGE. I TOOK IT TO MAZDA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT HAS 1000 MILES AND IS ABOUT 6 WEEKS OLD.

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ODI 10790088 · 3,500 mi

FIRST EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM TWO DAYS AGO, SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARKED POSITION TO REVERSE BUT THE GEAR FAILED TO ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY; THEN SHIFT THE GEAR TO DRIVE AGAIN GEAR FAILED TO ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY FOR 3 OR 4 SECONDS THEN SUDDEN JERK WHEN GEAR ENGAGED VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE FORWARD (LUCKILY DID NOT STEP HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REV THE RPM). SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY SPEED WITH EITHER ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WHERE RPM REV FROM APPROX. 2500RPM SURGE TO 4500/5000RPM THEN EXPERIENCED STRONG JERK. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED AT …

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

13 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 41,833 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10811984 · 1,797 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…

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ODI 10874797 · 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.

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ODI 10937942 · 20,700 mi

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE STAYS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING BRAKES EXCESSIVE WEAR AND BRAKE FAILURE. FIVE 2016 CX5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN SAME 5 MONTH PERIOD CAME TO DEALERSHIP WITH SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM FIRST DETECTED BY SQUEAKING. PROBLEM GETS WORSE UNTIL DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. GRUMBLING NOISE IN FRONT CAUSED BY BAD BEARINGS. PROVIDING DEALER RECORDS AND PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED. CONCERNED THAT MAZDA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WHICH MAY NOT MANIFEST ITSELF FOR A YEAR OR MORE AFTER PURCHASE. MAZDA IS STILL SELLING THE 2016…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

11 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 44,850 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10788225 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

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ODI 10934488 · 900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ABRUPTLY TURNED OFF. SHORTLY THEREAFTER AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL THE CAR STALLED. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE CAR THEN RESTARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *TR

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ODI 11255874 · 23,700 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THEN I MOVE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE, OR REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS TO GO INTO TO DRIVE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, THE ENGINE REVS THEN THERE IS A FORCEFUL JOLT WHEN IT FINALLY KICKS IN TO DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN I'M AT A STOP FOR A WHILE, THEN PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO DRIVE, IT TAKES A COUPLE OF SECONDS FOR THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS IS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE THERE SEEMS TO BE A DELAY WITH THE DRIVE GEAR.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

3 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 32,460 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10747368

2016 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION/ "ROOM FUSE" FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE GPS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER INTERIOR FUNCTIONS FAILED. NO WARNING LIGHTS OTHERWISE APPEARED. AFTER PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED TO EXPLAIN THE IGNITION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A BLOWN "ROOM FUSE". HE WAS INFORMED A SENSOR IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TIED TO THE "ROOM FUSE" WHICH WAS THE REASON THE KEY FOB WAS NOT BEI…

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ODI 11182797 · 34,900 mi

FIRST OCCURRED ON 9/29/2017 AND MORE OFTEN AFTER 2/3/18 BATTERY DRAINS, NO START HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BATTERY JUMPED 5-6 TIMES, REPLACED BATTERY SAME OCCURRENCES, HAVE TAKEN BATTERY TO BE CHARGED TWICE. FURTHER INSPECTION A WEEK LATER ON BATTERY AND A DRAW TEST 1, CAME BACK GOOD. COUPLE OF WEEKS BATTERY HAD DRAINED AGAIN. NO START NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF DRAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND OFF, HAVE HAD IT SERVICED PREVIOUSLY. HEAT AND A/C NOT PROJECTING LIKE NORMAL. STAINS ON WINDSHIELD. DESIGN ERROR THERE IS NO KEY ENTRY ON TRUNK WHEN CAR MALFUNCTIONS. DA…

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ODI 11378225 · 30,020 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. VEHICLE MILEAGE 30,020. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. REPLACEMENT COST 920.60.

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,980 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10908994

2016 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING FAILURE, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ELECTRICAL FAILURE TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS AND THE DEALER HAD NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT. THE FAILURE CAUSED ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. ALSO, THE WARNING LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB UPDATED 10/03/16.*JB

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ODI 11407988 · 34,980 mi

THE FOLLOWING WARNING AND WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN AROUND 34,980 MILES ON MY 2016.5 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING 2.5L SKYACTIV-G WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE: MASTER WARNING LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, POWER STEERING, KEYLESS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT MALFUNCTION, FORWARD SCBS DISABLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TCS/DSC INDICATOR LIGHT, TCS OFF INDICATOR LIGHT, BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) OFF INDICATION, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, ABS WARNING LIGHT, ELECTRIC BRAKE WARNING LIGHT, AIR BAG/FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SYSTEM WARNING LIGH…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 37,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11191186 · 37,000 mi

WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE BEGINNING OF A COLD DAY, I SMELL GAS ALL AROUND THE CAR. I FOUND THAT THE CAR HAS AN INCOMPLETE RECALLS WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN NO., BUT I CALLED THE NO. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HASN'T ANY RECALLS.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b