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2019 Mazda Cx-5

2019 Mazda CX-5: engine and electrical lead the complaints

Of 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the engine is by far the most reported area at 124 reports (48%), with one linked to a fire. Electrical problems come next at 45 reports (18%), tied to 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Power train rounds out the top three at 29 reports (11%), with 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Less common but worth knowing about: false forward-collision braking and fuel-system issues.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 48%
The single biggest concern: 124 reports (48% of all complaints), including 1 fire. Watch for rough running or stalling-like behavior while driving.
Electrical System safety 18%
Second most reported: 45 reports (18%), with 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Owners describe the dash and center screen going black mid-drive.
Power Train safety 11%
Third most reported: 29 reports (11%), linked to 2 crashes and 2 injuries. A safety-relevant area worth checking on a test drive.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 6%
16 reports (6%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners report the system braking hard when it misjudges traffic ahead.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 6%
15 reports (6%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Complaints center on the fuel system, such as a late low-fuel warning.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 257 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.