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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

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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 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. 
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 

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2018 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

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

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 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 Oregon, United States
Nov 2018 - Jun 2019
Jun 2019

5000 mi
Rear brake squeal. Dealer sanded off glaze that had formed on brake pads. 
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 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 Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

73000 mi

US $250
Pad and rotor replacement 

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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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2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mazda CX-5 in South Australia, Australia
Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
Jan 2018

6200 mi
Intermittent tripping of emergency brake system. Reload front camera software. Issue has not returned. However i have noticed the camera is more sensitive to speed signs and will regularly pick up speed changes that are not relevant. 

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2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda CX-5 in Ireland
Jun 2017 - Mar 2021
Oct 2018

20460 mi
Fold function on exterior mirror failed. Replacement part ordered and fitted. 
Nov 2019

37200 mi
Powered strut to operate boot/trunk failed and was replaced under warranty 
May 2020

44640 mi
Exterior Mirror fold function failed. Replacement part fitted. Repeat issue. Noise from A/C motor highlighted to service tech. Repair attempted via removal of debris from cabin air filter box. Repair unsuccessful. 

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2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-5 in Virginia, United States
May 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2022

65789 mi

US $1477
Belt tensioner was leaking. Replaced. 
Mazda CX-5 in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - Feb 2020
Jun 2019

14000 mi
Clicking noice at full steering lock. Dealer installed (missing?) shim in front suspension. 
Dec 2019

20000 mi
Brakes squealing. Dealer informed me it was a known problem. Repaired for free. 
Mazda CX-5 in Florida, United States
May 2017 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

1000 mi
smart brake assist system not working. service shop could not find problem without actual crash so i left without help 
Mazda CX-5 in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - Sep 2020
Jun 2019

20000 mi
Retaining clip for drivers sun visor had broken, so that was replaced under warranty. Paint is chipping very badly and at very low mileage. There are noticeable chips, specks, scratches, and more all over the car. The red paint scratches if you look at it wrong. That ain't normal. Dealer inspected the problem and said they would open a case with Mazda corporate. I haven't heard anything since, so I should probably follow up on that. 
Mazda CX-5 in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2020

30200 mi

US $397
battery bad 
Mazda CX-5 in Florida, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2017

1100 mi
Steering wheel vibration at 50-70mph where wheel would physically vibrate/shake. Dealer road forced balanced tires. Steering wheel vibration at 50-70mph where wheel would physically vibrate/shake. Previous road force balance unsuccessful. Dealer replaced all four wheels and tires from another unit on the lot. 
Jun 2017

1250 mi
Steering wheel vibration at 50-70mph where wheel would physically vibrate/shake. Previous two attempts (road force balance and wheel/tire replacement) were unsuccessful. Dealer drove another new unit on the lot which exhibited similar symptoms. Dealer contacted Mazda technical help line to get an answer and was told symptoms are normal. Steering wheel still visibly shaking when driving in a straight line at a steady speed. 
Jul 2017

2900 mi
Filed lemon law claim regarding wheel vibration. Mazda Corporate inspected vehicle and determined the issue was still being caused by improperly balanced wheels. Rebalanced tires again and mostly resolved the issue however slight vibration still exists. 
Mar 2018

13000 mi
Dealer replaced lower control arm bushings per TSB due to knocking noise. 
Jul 2018

19000 mi
Suspension still making clunking/popping after sealer replaced lower control arm bushings. Replaced bushings again and performed a steering tsb 
Jul 2020

50000 mi
Fuel rail sensor went bad and threw a check engine code. The dealer replaced the part under the extended warranty plan. Touch screen for infotainment system has been registering ghost touches when stopped and changing radio stations and other functions. Doesn’t occur in motion as touch controls are disabled during movement. Dealer ordering new screen but it’s currently on backorder. 

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2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-5 in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2018 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

80000 mi

US $1000
Oil drip onto the tensioner band. Both oil pan and belt were replaced 
Mazda CX-5 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2017 - Sep 2020
Jun 2018

5000 mi
Check engine light 
Mazda CX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
Jun 2018

2000 mi
Poss vacuum leak 
Mazda CX-5 in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

1000 mi
steering wheel as a little off center while driving in a straight line. Mechanic had me sit in the car and hold wheel where I wanted it, and made the slight adjustment. Probably wouldn't bother most people, but bothered me. 
Mazda CX-5 in Queensland, Australia
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

8680 mi
Replace cracked windscreen that had been damaged on a road trip to Melbourne. 
Mazda CX-5 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
Sep 2017

1240 mi
Technology safety system is totally dependent on the upper factory installed windshield camera. If it's view is obscured in any manner the rest of the safety features such as collision avoidance, smart braking, lane assist will no longer function. In section 4 page 148 of the owner's manual this is stated, but the sales people don't mention this during the buying process. So during a snowstorm, heavy rain, fog, morning dew or some bird poops on the windshield some of your "special" safety features of the technology package will not work, and Mazda doesn't consider this to be a defect. The 19 inch tires that come with the vehicle are suppose to be top end tires. After 2,500 Kms they are developing "flat" spots. Let the car sit over night and when you start out in the morning you have a thump, thump, thump for about 10 Kms until the tires warm up. 
Dec 2017

1671 mi
Loose front linkage 
Mar 2018

4464 mi
Windshield-mounted automatic brake sensor defective, had to be replaced. 
Mazda CX-5 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2018 - Jul 2022
Sep 2018

5000 mi
Forward collision and lane monitoring camera malfunctioned and had to be replaced. 
Mazda CX-5 in Washington, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2020
Jun 2020

48500 mi
transmission noisy, odd smell. shop verified and replaced transmission 
Mazda CX-5 in New York, United States
Jun 2020 - Feb 2024
Aug 2020

29000 mi
Replaced battery 
Jul 2022

51410 mi

US $149
Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs Replaced battery on key fob Replaced both rear stabilizer end links because one broke. 
Aug 2022

52940 mi

US $810
Rear shock worn . Replaced vehicle with upgraded struts and shocks. 
Jun 2023

61590 mi

US $734
Both rear bearings replaced 
Mazda CX-5 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2017 - Sep 2023
Jun 2022

60000 mi

US $75
Right rear axle seal 
Mazda CX-5 in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2020

19220 mi
Mazda would not honour my paint warranty because I was 20 days (20-24?) late reporting it. The problem had been ongoing for months but I was not wanting to go in for C-19 worries. A dealer rep even admitted that this was a reported Mazda problem (to thin a coat applied to a number of CX-5 vehicles). 
May 2021

22320 mi

C $45
Windshield repair. Made problem worse by adding another chip ... within two weeks this chip it developed into a large crack across the windshield. I think they dropped a tool on the window when repairing/patching the small chip ... and they would NOT own up to it - Kramer Mazda. 
Mazda CX-5 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2020

33000 mi
Control module between seats was stuck and needed to be replaced under warranty 
Mazda CX-5 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022

29760 mi

C $1600
Brakes worn down. Needed replacement. Rotors, pads etc. plus labour. 

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