2018 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 2019 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 348 | 270 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 633 | 560 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–29 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,000 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 177 | 131 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 46 |
| Power Train | 41 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 24 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2018 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.