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2018 Mazda CX-5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2018 record →

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Apr 18, 2022NC

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Apr 15, 2022WA

2018 MAZDA CX-5. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING FUEL PUMP RECALL ON VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FINDING A REMEDY FOR THE FUEL PUMP RECALL.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 14, 2022MA

Follow up! I originally posted I thought this was an engine issue. However, after reading about the huge recall with Mazda due to a faulty Denso fuel pump I quickly realized this is 100% issue. This causes my car to stall on the highway and stop accelerating at 65mph. Huge safety issue! Many other car dealers have been hit with too. However, my VIN is not part of the recall. There are claims on court docs there are more vehicles part of this recall than what Mazda is owning up to. I find it hard to believe I am the only one. Mazda pony up and do the right thing for your consumers.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Mar 28, 2022TX

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was advised to try again in July or August. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair would not be available until the Summer of 2022. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Vehicle Speed Control › Cables
Filed Mar 16, 202215,154 milesIN

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control and the auto distance features activated, the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions while attempting to accelerate overtake a second vehicle, the speed suddenly decelerated instead. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. During the failure, the Automatic Braking and Back Over Prevention camera was displayed. No further information was available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a software update and later replaced the throttle body however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,154.

Engine
Filed Feb 16, 2022NC

The engine has a massive oil leak that seems to be more common than Mazda will admit. The safety-related issue is the oil pours out like pancake syrup which can be bad for other drivers, the environment and cause road asphalt to break down at a rapid pace. I also don't have a warranty. When I consulted Mazda all they wanted to do is charge me $7,000 for a new engine from all the research I found on the internet. This is a problem that is affecting many people because when you only have one vehicle and have no way to make money. Most people will just keep adding oil to keep it going. Many customers are left with a car payment with no way out and a car they can't really drive other than short distances. Something needs to be done to hold them accountable for this common problem. I don't know anyone that can afford a $ 40,000-yard brick. If we can hold big pharma accountable why not vehicle manufactories.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Feb 15, 2022TX

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Engine
Filed Feb 10, 2022MA

There is no recall on this which is a huge safety issue. This has happened to me on highway several times and Mazda will not do anything about it. Very dangerous when you are going 65 on a highway! TSB Number 01-007/19- misfire P0304- of 4th cylinder. Recommendation to replace main silencer due to condensation accumulation in the exhaust baffle. Please search the TSB and misfire code I provided to learn more about it. If you are out of warranty. You are out of luck with Mazda. I will take upon myself to educate others where Mazda could careless to correct this or let the public now.

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 10, 2022OH

Brakes failed when at complete stop car lurched forward about 2 car lengths

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 10, 2022OH

Car has 38000 miles and the caliber needed replaced yesterday. Brakes started grinding a day before that slightly in the morning by the time I got off work and drove home it was so loud I was terrified to break at all. Mechanic said he’s not seen calipers seize up like that in a newer model car.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Feb 3, 202253,000 milesCO

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed, and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact contacted an independent mechanic who informed her that the fuel pump had failed. The contact notified the local dealer of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact notified a second dealer; McDonald Mazda South (6100 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121) but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair would not be available until Summer 2022. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

EngineCrash
Filed Feb 3, 2022CA

While driving, my car has stopped two times. first time I crashed on the side of road causing all of my tires and rim busted and had to replace all of them. I had no idea what was going on. second time I was taking kids to school where can just stopped in the middle of road and restarted. Recently it was smelling so I took it to dealer where they said its one of the cylinder and its not safe to drive so they replaced it as its under warranty. While my car is been with Mazda dealer I have been using their loaner car. but then received this letter of Safety recall on similar issue i had in the past and i have been trying to contact Mazda but no success. no email, chat or phone call response. I do not feel safe to drive this car which i bought in 2018, its been having lot of engine related issues. and i do not feel safe to drive this car with my kids in it. I have requested Dealer to let me keep the loner car until they fix safety recall issue. and i am trying to contact Mazda but no response please help.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 29, 2022CO

Neither you nor Mazda has notified me about the current recall with the Fuel Pump. I've heard about it months ago from web sites that aren't supposed to notify me. Both you and Mazda have never notified me. Mazda was supposed to send out notices to the car owners 3 weeks ago. Why aren't I hearing about this?

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jan 24, 2022CA

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jan 24, 2022CA

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jan 20, 202235,000 milesNY

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions; however, the mechanic could not diagnose or service the failure. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was also notified of the recall and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was not successful. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Suspension
Filed Jan 18, 202227,137 milesCT

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while having a routine oil change, the mechanic noticed that the rear shocks were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 27,137.

Engine
Filed Jan 5, 2022MA

Massive oil leak onto exhaust manifold, dealership checked and found oil leaking from right rear area of cylinder head. "Per SA/031/21 should replace cylinder head and all gaskets and hardware". My safety and the safety of others was put at risk because if my car had no oil in it, which it was close to, the engine could have seized and caused an accident. The fumes of burning oil made me severely ill as well. The problem was confirmed by the Mazda dealership and has been inspected as well. The only reason I knew something was wrong was because the oil light came on and I contacted the dealership and they said it was a sensor issue and I did not believe that they were correct so I brought it in and they looked at it and said it was a massive oil leak and then told me that the cylinder head assembly needed to be replaced and it was a rare occurance but it had happened due to a casting issue.

Engine
Filed Jan 4, 2022NY

This is more of a general notice to fellow Mazda CX-5 drivers with the issue described below: Our car is a 2018 CX-5 with 25K miles. The check engine light came on upon entering the highway at the beginning of the day. Subsequently, stopping by an AutoZone to diagnose it revealed a malfunctioning thermostat. Only then did I realize the car took a long time to reach the operating temperature (for the blue indicator light to go away), and engine temperature would generally stay around 165 and hit 210 only after a very long time of driving, while idling or in traffic. However, our internal heater performance never had any issues while being kept at 75 and blowing mild to moderately. Upon taking the car to our Mazda dealership and requesting a diagnostic service, did we learn it was a malfunctioning coolant control valve that there is a technical service bulletin (# 01-011/21) for such a thing, and covered under our CPO powertrain warranty for replacement.

Engine
Filed Dec 6, 2021TX

Engine light came on, pulled over to the side to open the hood. Engine was smoking and oil was leaking all over the floor. Checked the oil dipsitick, still had oil but could smell the burnt oil. Towed the truck to the dealers and said its Engine head cylinder is cracked.

Suspension
Filed Dec 5, 2021SC

Our 2018 CX5 has only 28K miles. During a recent oil change at our local auto repair facility I was informed that the driver's side rear shock was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. After some research I found there is a Mazda TSB (Bulletin No.: 02-001/21) stating that many 2017-2020 CX5s left the factory with defective rear shocks. In my opinion, loss of shocks could affect stability of a vehicle and cause a crash. There should be a recall to replace these defective shocks!

Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 3, 202135,000 milesTX

The contact owned a 2018 Mazda CX5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the power steering assist and brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into trees. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. All of the warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife attempted to turn off the vehicle, but it would not turn off. The fire department had to disconnect the battery to turn off the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was later taken to the hospital for injuries sustained to her knees. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 30, 2021NY

On 11/28/2021, my vehicle suddenly showing five warnings 1, front camera sensor malfunction, 2, smart brake system malfunction, 3, forward smart city brake support malfunction, 4, HBC/LAS system malfunction, and 5, SCBC malfunction. I have no idea which part was go wrong, but this is not the first time my vehicle shows the same warning. Back to 12/20/2019, my vehicle has a same warning showed, I bring my vehicle to dealer to check but after they check, they told me nothing wrong. After two year the same problem come out again, I am very concern about the safety of my vehicle. The first time having a issue was my vehicle just a year old, and today the same issue come out again. Please help me to look up my vehicle is it any part has to recall and need to fix it. Thank you

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 30, 2021NY

My vehicle has an open recall that poses a safety risk for myself and all passengers. I spoke with Mazda Service Department/Dealer in my area and they stated that Mazda would not have these parts available until summer of 2022. The service department also stated “the vehicle is completely safe to drive”. I am wary of this response as a potential stalled engine is a major safety risk for myself and all passengers. MAZDA will also start mailing out recall letters by January 22nd, which is a huge delay in response. This is unacceptable and I am wary about driving the vehicle. Please let me know what are my options here.

Engine
Filed Nov 21, 2021FL

The vehicle stall at very low speed in a parking lot could not restart it was turning over the battery was fine came back 3 hours later and was able to start

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Nov 18, 2021FL

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator › Controls
Filed Nov 18, 2021OH

While stopped at a pharmacy pick up window, I engaged the auto hold. I took my foot off the break and about 3 seconds later my car lurched forward about a whole car length. There was nothing in front of me, but had there been I would have hit it.

Engine
Filed Oct 13, 2021NJ

Engine turned off while making a k turn. This is the same issue I experienced in 2019. Mazda issued a recall for software malfunction shortly thereafter and my car was serviced as part of this recall (NHTSA campaign number: 19V497). But now the exact issue happened again last week.

Engine
Filed Sep 12, 2021MA

Will not accelerate at times no matter how far you press down on gas pedal and will stall right after. I will pull over shut off vehicle and restart. This sometimes corrects the problem right away. Other times it lasts longer. System malfunction light randomly comes on.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 2, 2021OH

Multiple paint chips on Ref Soul Mazda. Dealer did not want to address issue. I would have to pay out pocket. The hood and sides of car.

TiresCrash
Filed Jul 25, 2021NY

P225/65R17 GEOLANDAR G91A 100H tire was loosing air with 12k miles. mazda service dealer claimed many punctures due to driving in NYC but car was sold in NYC. (3) nails located in very soft rubber and tire failed at 15k miles casing emergency situation. (3) others tire have no single issue. after getting new tire and after removing damaged tire following picture is in side the bad tire: many layers of rubber chipping off the tire. please investigate this tire and after searching internet for this tire I realized that something is going wrong with this tire type.

Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking
Filed Jul 18, 2021TN

I find I have to put my foot down on the gas pedal to the floor to make it literally go at times. Ive heard this cloaking noise several times like its getting ready to conk out. The brakes seems to me don't stop as they should at times I have to go in hard on the brake pedal. The air conditioner does not blow cold an see where previous owner had same issue 2 yrs straight from looking the the service invoices that was left in the truck. The sensor detection does not always work to let me know car/person is around. Coleman Taylor Transmission informed me that this thing does have a issue, the rpm are not as they should be. When I took it back to Kia Gossett about the brakes the used mgr drove it made it seems there were no issues as well as Norcross Mazda. Previous owner invoice show brakes were a concern as well. Had I known there was a prior recall on the PCM I would never bought this JUNK!

SeatsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 4, 2021IL

My husband (driver) and I (front passenger) were in my 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring and were stopped in traffic on the interstate due to construction. While completely stopped, we were rear-ended by a car traveling at 55-60+ miles per hour (the car did not brake at all before hitting us). Both of our seat backs failed upon impact and went all the way back, with the headrests flying out of both seats. Thankfully no passengers or pets were in the back seat when this happened, but this is a serious safety concern. Attached are photos of the inside of the car in the state it was in after the crash.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 19, 2021FL

Mazda USA - There’s been over 5 failures of my AC since before the car even hit a 5,000 mile mark. Mazda North America has a D- rating w/the Better Business Bureau & it shows! My complaints have gone one deaf ears and there’s a HUGE lack of accountability. https://youtu.be/83lV-29xz8s

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 13, 2021NY

Hacker broke into my home network, laptops, cellphones and my vehicle. Settings keep being changed relating to Adas and bluetooth. poss using sql os sqlite

Engine
Filed May 18, 2021TX

Approximately 9:15am 5/16/21 I was driving on the road when my engine stalled and went out. Was stuck in the middle of the road for a couple of minutes while I tried to restart the car. My vehicle was recalled for this very purpose but 13 days prior I went into the dealership to fix the issue and get a software update. After said update I experienced the recall issue on my vehicle.

Engine
Filed May 13, 202138,650 milesCA

SITUATION: DRIVING UPHILL ON HWY 120 ON NEW PRIEST ROAD, BIG OAK FLAT, CA, TWO LANE MOUNTAIN ROAD. SLOW CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND A DELIVERY TRUCK TAILGATING. SLOW CAR EVENTUALLY MOVES ASIDE IN A TURNOUT AND I ACCELERATE TO OPEN UP SPACE BETWEEN MYSELF AND WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE THE TRUCK BUT SOMEHOW THE SLOW CAR RETURNED TO THE DRIVING LANE AHEAD OF THE TRUCK. I CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE TO ATTEMPT TO OPEN UP SPACE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE CAR BEHIND ME WHEN I LOST POWER, THE CAR BEHIND ME MOVES TO THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING MY CAR THAT IS RUNNING IN DEGRADED MODE (ACCELERATOR HAS NO EFFECT, BASICALLY MOVING ON IDLE POWER) AND NARROWLY MISSES AN ONCOMING CAR AS I MOVE TOWARDS THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE RIGHT LANE. TRUCK BEHIND ME HAS TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER TO PULL OVER TO AT THAT LOCATION IMMEDIATE LOCATION. I PULL OVER A FEW HUNDRED YARDS FURTHER AT A SAFE LOCATION. GRADE WAS PERHAPS 4% TO 6%. WEATHER: HOT 90 DEGREES SPEED: ACCELERATING FROM 35 TO 50 MPH (GUESS) DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS: SMART CITY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING, PLUS A LOT OF OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIT INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTERMATH: I PULLED SAFELY OVER, STOPPED THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE CAR RETURNED TO IT'S NORMAL DRIVING BEHAVIOR AND COMPLETED MY TRIP. OTHER INFORMATION: THIS IS THE 3RD OCCURRENCE OF THIS BEHAVIOR. EACH TIME I HAVE HAD MAZDA LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. 1ST OCCURRENCE THEY REPLACED THE CYLINDER COIL, 2ND OCCURRENCE

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 1, 202119,000 milesFL

THE CAR COLOR IS SOUL RED AND THE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF. I DRIVE THE CAR SHORT DISTANCES UNDER 40MPH AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING MORE AND MORE. IT'S ALMOST LIKE BIG ROCKS ARE HITTING THE PAINT BUT THERE IS NO DEBRIS WHERE I DRIVE.

Engine
Filed Mar 14, 202145,000 milesNJ

WHEN TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR RECOMMENDED 45K MILE SERVICE, DEALER DISCOVERED WARPED HEAD CYLINDER AND LEAKING OIL. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING EVER CAME ON! NO WARNING. MAZDA IS REPLACING ENGINE PARTS UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY

Air Bags
Filed Feb 19, 2021FL

I PURCHASED THIS VIN LESS THAN 24 HOURS AGO, I WAS TOLD IT WAS CERTIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP. IN LOOKING UP THE VIN ON WWW.NHTSA.GOV THIS AM, IT SAYS THE RECALL #3719F WAS NOT FIXED; THE DEALERSHIP JUST SENT ME A SCREEN SHOT FROM MAZDA NORTH AMERICA OPERATIONS WARRANTY VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT, AND IT SHOWS THE REPAIR DONE. WHO DO I BELIEVE? THE VEHICLE IS AT MY HOME ON THE DRIVE WAY, STATIONARY. I'M ASKING THE DEALERSHIP TO PICK THE CAR UP, AND REFUND MY $100 DOLLARS. THEY WANT $400.00 MORE WHEN I GET PAID 2/25.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 14, 2021NV

MY PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPING ON THIS VEHICLE THEY REPAINTED THE HOOD BUT THE CAR IS STILL EXPERIENCING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO NO AVAIL HOWEVER THERE ARE SEVERAL ARTICLES THAT THIS SOUL RED COLOR IS DEFECTIVE AND I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT BY THE GENERAL MANAGER AT FLOW MAZDA IN FAYETTEVILLE NC MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE 26000 MILES AND WAS STORED IN A GARAGE

Air BagsCrash
Filed Dec 8, 202028,000 milesNY

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS RAINING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SPINNING UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS ADVISED I MOST LIKELY HYDROPLANED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY SLOWED DOWN AND BACKED INTO A GUARDRAIL. ONLY THE RIM OF THE DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WAS DAMAGED. THE IMPACT FELT LIKE THE IMPACT FELT WHEN HITTING A CURB TOO HARD. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH A SHOULDER, SO AFTER THE TIRE HIT THE GUARDRAIL, I MOVED TO THE CAR TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD TO BE ON THE SHOULDER. ONCE I ARRIVED AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE BRAKE ASSIST LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POLICE WERE AUTOMATICALLY CALLED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE COLLISION SHOP CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I'M TERRIFIED THAT THE AIRBAGS CAN DEPLOY AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON. I AM ALSO TERRIFIED THAT THEY WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO SINCE THEY DEPLOYED AT LEAST 10-15 SECONDS AFTER THE IMPACT WITH THE GUARDRAIL OCCURRED.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 14, 2020CA

MAZDA'S SOUL CRYSTAL RED PAINT ON MY CX-5 THAT HAS ONLY 12000 MILES AND IS GARAGED DAILY HAS 12 OR MORE CHIPS ON THE HOOD AND SEVERAL ON THE DOOR. THIS COLOR WAS A $700 DOLLAR OPTION AND THE PAINT IS INFERIOR IN QUALITY AND EASILY CHIPS. HAVE READ ON LINE OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER MAZDA OWNERS COMPLAIN OF A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THEIR PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD BE INSTITUTED.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 5, 2020NY

THE PAINT EASILY CHIPS DESPITE IT BEING A $1000 UPGRADED PAINT COLOR. WE WERE TOLD BY MULTIPLE MAZDA DEALERS THAT THE 7 STAGE PAINT MAKES IT SOFT AND EASY TO CHIP. THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE STANDARD, ALL MAZDA PAINTS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS $1000 UPGRADE. I HAVE FILLED DOZENS OF THESE CHIPS AND APPEAR DAILY, IT IS EVIDENT BY THOUSANDS OF REPORTS ONLINE THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT ON MAZDAS BEHALF.

Engine
Filed Sep 4, 20202,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS RESTARTED. WHILE THE PUSH-TO-START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE REVVED UP HIGH, STALLED, AND RESTARTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RADIO WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GUNTHER MAZDA (1800 S STATE RD 7, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317, (954) 420-6565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY, A/C MOTOR AND AN UNKNOWN CONTROLLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 7, 20205,500 milesTX

I AM EXPERIENCING SUBSTANTIAL CHIPPING OF THE PAINT ON MY 2018 MAZDA CX-5. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR JUST UNDER 3 MONTHS AND UNDER 7000 MILES DRIVEN. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE PAINT IS NOT BONDED WITH THE METAL UNDERNEATH THE PAINT. OR THAT THE LAYERS OF PAINT ARE NOT BONDED. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHERS EXPERIENCING SAME OR VERY ISSUES WITH THE SOUL CRYSTAL RED PAINT MAZDA IS USING. IT NEEDS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS FAULTY PAINT AND HANDLED BY MAZDA ACCORDINGLY.

Engine
Filed Aug 3, 202040,500 milesFL

2018 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING. ALTERNATOR/AC SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER LEAKS OIL (ITS HYDRAULIC) AND IF FAILS COULD CAUSE BELT TO COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND LEAVE YOU STRANDED. DEALERSHIP INDICATES THIS IS NOT WARRANTED.

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 7, 202010 milesVT

ISSUE WAS A FROZEN CALIPER BRACKET ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHICH RESULTED IN CREATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE PADS AND ROTORS

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 1, 202020 milesVT

REAR DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER BECOMES STUCK WHEN ELECTRIC BRAKE WHEN DISENGAGED CAUSING OVER HEATING OF ROTOR AND EXCESS HEAT TO THE WHEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS AND ALSO COULD LOSE BREAKING CAPABILITY I HAVE MADE AN APPT WITH DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE ISSUE ON JULY 6TH

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
Filed Jun 22, 202033,000 milesNE

WHILE PARKING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE MAZDA SUDDENLY AND ON ITS OWN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A FIXED OBJECT. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF THE ROAD IN A GRASSY PARKING AREA WHEN IT HAPPENED.. . *TR

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