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#BS-2019-MAZCX5-41AC

2019 Mazda Cx 5

Based on reports from 317 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
317
Crashes
11
Fires
4
Recalls
2
TSBs
548
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 317 complaints, 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

unexplained acceleration while brakes were applied

7 complaints β€’ Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

cracked cylinder head-major oil leak

2 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

low quality stock oem tires

2 complaints β€’ Severity 5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

108 owners reported engine issues β€” failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

41
0–30K
6
30–60K
4
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (41 reports) β€’ Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (108 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine108 (34%)
Other48 (15%)
Electrical43 (14%)
Drivetrain27 (9%)
Fuel System16 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking14 (4%)
Speed Control10 (3%)
Visibility9 (3%)

2019 Mazda Cx 5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 5, with 108 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 5, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 5, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 5, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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

11
19
16
20
34
21
30
22
57
23
81
24
79
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Mazda Cx 5. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V497000Aug 2019

ENGINE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

21V875000Jul 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 5 is the 2016 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Mazda Cx 5 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

317

Class avg

351

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 317 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2019 Mazda Cx 5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mazda Cx 5?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Mazda Cx 5 is related to the engine, with 108 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Mazda Cx 5 reliable?
The 2019 Mazda Cx 5 has 317 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Mazda Cx 5 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Mazda Cx 5 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Mazda Cx 5 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Cx 5 problems start?
Based on 53 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 7,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records β€” then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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