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#BS-2015-MAZCX5-41AC2015 Mazda Cx 5
Based on reports from 167 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 167 complaints, 20 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
windshield easily cracks divots
10 complaints • Severity 6.6/10
whining noise
4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10
not shifting properly
3 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
22 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (62 reports) • Median: 28K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Structure:body (22 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Mazda Cx 5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Mazda Cx 5, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 27,775 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Mazda Cx 5, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2015 Mazda Cx 5, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2015 Mazda Cx 5, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Mazda Cx 5. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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."
STEERING
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 5 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2015 Mazda Cx 5 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
167
Class avg
368
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 167 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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