2018 MAZDA CX-5 Complaints

View complaints related to 2018 MAZDA CX-5. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 340 complaints submitted for the 2018 MAZDA CX-5. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - SAN ANTONIO, TX

    Engine light came on, pulled over to the side to open the hood. Engine was smoking and oil was leaking all over the floor. Checked the oil dipsitick, still had oil but could smell the burnt oil. Towed the truck to the dealers and said its Engine head cylinder is cracked.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Murrells Inlet, SC

    Our 2018 CX5 has only 28K miles. During a recent oil change at our local auto repair facility I was informed that the driver's side rear shock was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. After some research I found there is a Mazda TSB (Bulletin No.: 02-001/21) stating that many 2017-2020 CX5s left the factory with defective rear shocks. In my opinion, loss of shocks could affect stability of a vehicle and cause a crash. There should be a recall to replace these defective shocks!

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Joshua, TX

    The contact owned a 2018 Mazda CX5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the power steering assist and brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into trees. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. All of the warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife attempted to turn off the vehicle, but it would not turn off. The fire department had to disconnect the battery to turn off the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was later taken to the hospital for injuries sustained to her knees. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Peekskill, NY

    My vehicle has an open recall that poses a safety risk for myself and all passengers. I spoke with Mazda Service Department/Dealer in my area and they stated that Mazda would not have these parts available until summer of 2022. The service department also stated “the vehicle is completely safe to drive”. I am wary of this response as a potential stalled engine is a major safety risk for myself and all passengers. MAZDA will also start mailing out recall letters by January 22nd, which is a huge delay in response. This is unacceptable and I am wary about driving the vehicle. Please let me know what are my options here.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Brooklyn , NY

    On 11/28/2021, my vehicle suddenly showing five warnings 1, front camera sensor malfunction, 2, smart brake system malfunction, 3, forward smart city brake support malfunction, 4, HBC/LAS system malfunction, and 5, SCBC malfunction. I have no idea which part was go wrong, but this is not the first time my vehicle shows the same warning. Back to 12/20/2019, my vehicle has a same warning showed, I bring my vehicle to dealer to check but after they check, they told me nothing wrong. After two year the same problem come out again, I am very concern about the safety of my vehicle. The first time having a issue was my vehicle just a year old, and today the same issue come out again. Please help me to look up my vehicle is it any part has to recall and need to fix it. Thank you

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Miami, FL

    The vehicle stall at very low speed in a parking lot could not restart it was turning over the battery was fine came back 3 hours later and was able to start

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Ashtabula, OH

    While stopped at a pharmacy pick up window, I engaged the auto hold. I took my foot off the break and about 3 seconds later my car lurched forward about a whole car length. There was nothing in front of me, but had there been I would have hit it.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - orlando, FL

    The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - GLEN ROCK, NJ

    Engine turned off while making a k turn. This is the same issue I experienced in 2019. Mazda issued a recall for software malfunction shortly thereafter and my car was serviced as part of this recall (NHTSA campaign number: 19V497). But now the exact issue happened again last week.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 MAZDA CX-5
    - Wakefield , MA

    Will not accelerate at times no matter how far you press down on gas pedal and will stall right after. I will pull over shut off vehicle and restart. This sometimes corrects the problem right away. Other times it lasts longer. System malfunction light randomly comes on.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE