2019 Mazda CX-5 vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (As is) on July 20, 2015. On September 11, 2025, as I was traveling on a three lane highway. I attempted to pass another vehicle. As I was attempting to go around the vehicle, my Mazda suddenly began braking and quickly losing acceleration. The speed limit on the…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
“For the 3rd or 4th time since I have own this car I experienced a loss of acceleration when attempting to make quick acceleration while attempting to merge with traffic. Acceleration is fine around town where quick acceleration is not appropriate. But the first attempt to merge with flowing traffic…”
filed Jul 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 22 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.