2019 Mazda Cx 5
Common Problems
Ranked from 140 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Cracked Cylinder Head Causing Oil Leak
67complaintsHigh severityEngineThe cylinder head cracks, leading to oil leaking onto hot exhaust components, causing smoke and a fire hazard.
$200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V497000
- 2
Infotainment System Glitches and Malfunctions
49complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system experiences frequent malfunctions, including ghost touches, random screen changes, and disconnections during navigation.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Overheating and Smoke
22complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and produces smoke, often due to coolant leaks or cylinder head issues.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V497000
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Severe Oil Leak from Engine Block
20complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine block develops a severe oil leak, often due to a cracked cylinder head, leading to potential engine damage and safety risks.
$200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V497000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
13complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall at idle, especially during acceleration attempts.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V497000
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Random Acceleration Loss During Merging
13complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences a sudden loss of acceleration when attempting to merge with traffic, despite normal performance around town.
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Steering Jerking and Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering jerks violently during operation, posing a safety risk during driving.
- 8
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system initiates hard braking without adequate space, increasing the risk of accidents and rear-end collisions.
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Windshield Cracking
7complaintsLow severityOtherThe windshield cracks easily, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of injury during an impact.
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Fuel System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel system is failing, leading to potential engine stalling and increased risk of crashes.
Related recall: 21V875000
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Electrical System Failure
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system is malfunctioning, causing unexpected actions and reducing visibility.
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Structural Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherStructural issues are causing unusual noises and vibrations, affecting the overall safety and reliability of the vehicle.
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Sunroof Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof is exploding unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.