2018 Mazda CX-5

$6,686
from
430
listings
$7K–$25K
price range
Low$6,686
High$25,240
From$6,686
Avg Mileage90,814 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 430 active dealer listings as of

2018 Mazda CX-5 Pricing

Price Trend

+16.5%
$8K$12K$17K$21K$25KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$9,828
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

The price range is enormous.

Some are steals, some are wildly overpriced. A scout cuts through the noise and surfaces the ones worth your time.

Mazda CX-5 Safety & Reliability

Moderate

The 2018 Mazda CX-5's moderate safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 97 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
97
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4260002018-25-06
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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19V4970002019-27-06
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.

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has accumulated 97 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine77
02Power Train6
03Power Train,engine5
04Unknown Or Other2
05Engine,forward Collision Avoidance1
97 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

26–29mpg combined
·
24-28city
·
30-31hwy
·
$1,550-$2,000/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 ranges from 26 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city31 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city30 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Mazda CX-5

33States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

Buying a 2018 Mazda CX-5?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-5 a good car to buy?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $209 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, based on 97 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2018 compare to other Mazda CX-5 years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Mazda CX-5 model years. Visit the Mazda CX-5 buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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