The 2018 Mazda CX-5's moderate safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 116 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

116

Complaints

Crashes

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has accumulated 116 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine81

02Power Train10

03Power Train,engine6

04Unknown Or Other4

05Engine And Engine Cooling3

116 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

26–29mpg combined

24-28city

30-31hwy

$2,400-$3,000/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~$2,900/yr5/10 Average

CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

27 city30 hwy~$3,000/yr5/10 Average

CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2018 Mazda CX-5

34States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2,35810%

FLFlorida

1,8898%

NYNew York

1,8318%

PAPennsylvania

1,3846%

NJNew Jersey

1,3406%

CACalifornia

1,2906%

MNMinnesota

1,0965%

DEDelaware

8624%

OHOhio

7633%

MOMissouri

7243%

GAGeorgia

7143%

NCNorth Carolina

6753%

WAWashington

6463%

MDMaryland

5713%

DCWashington DC

5602%

ILIllinois

5242%

COColorado

5032%

MAMassachusetts

4642%

NHNew Hampshire

4642%

MIMichigan

3702%

OR352

AZ332

TN296

OK291

CT286

UT237

RI207

NV154

VA153

NE150

WI138

AL137

IN130

ME118

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 116 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.