2018 Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2018

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2018 Mazda CX-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (22%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2018 Mazda CX-5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Mazda CX-5

Engine not specified

Mazda CX-5 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
Aug 2018

24180 mi
Wipers stopped working several times, failure was related to defective accessory control module. Dealer repaired under warranty. Dealer failed to perform service appropriately and vehicle was returned to me in unsafe condition. 

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2018 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

187-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda CX-5 in California, United States
Dec 2018 - Jan 2021
Jan 2021

28000 mi
Car didn't want to start on initial try, then started as if a low battery. Gauge cluster lit up nearly all warning lights, parking brake warning light stayed on, there was a warning that upon finding it in the manual, was to not drive the car at all. Took it to dealer, they charged battery and performed systems checks. They said everything is fine, that the errors were related to a low voltage situation. 
Mazda CX-5 in Arizona, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019

12000 mi
recall for software update related to emissions 
Jun 2020

17000 mi
wheel alignment 
Mar 2021

21000 mi
replaced battery under warranty 
Jun 2022

28000 mi

US $189
alignment 
Mazda CX-5 in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2018 - Apr 2021
Oct 2020

30180 mi
Replaced head gasket [probably actually timing cover gasket] and oil pan gasket as oil was leaking. Had been going on a long time, it was a very slow leak. 

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2018 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

187-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mazda CX-5 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

73000 mi

US $250
Pad and rotor replacement 
Mazda CX-5 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

47120 mi

C $800
Just brakes 
Mazda CX-5 in New York, United States
Apr 2018 - Apr 2023
Aug 2022

5000 mi
Car does not start if you don't drive the car at least every two days. 
Apr 2023

6600 mi
Car never starts after not driving it for a few days. Ongoing problem since I bought the car new.Have been given 3 batteries in 5 years 
Mazda CX-5 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2019

13000 mi
Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking sensor failed. Warning light came on. Replaced under warranty. 
Mazda CX-5 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

14880 mi

C $823
Tire rotation, replaced wipers, four wheel algnment and replace rear brake pads and rotors. 
Mazda CX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Feb 2021
Nov 2019

12500 mi
Key fobs lost programming when battery was changed 
Mazda CX-5 in West Virginia, United States
May 2018 - Apr 2020
Jun 2018

195 mi
Infotainment system locked up. Rebooted by unhooking negative battery terminal, then installed the most current version. Seems to have corrected the problem 
Nov 2018

3500 mi
Infotainment screen went black. Still operated, but could not see anything on the screen. After shutting engine off and restarting, it was fine. Took it in to be checked, no problem detected, but system was again updated. No other problem since then. 
Mazda CX-5 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2018 - Jun 2019
Jun 2019

5000 mi
Rear brake squeal. Dealer sanded off glaze that had formed on brake pads. 

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2018 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia
Dec 2020 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

60760 mi
Side mirror - right hand side 

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