Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 122 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V875000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V497000 Software Error May Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V426000 Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 122 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 122 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has moderate recall activity, notably with fuel pump and engine stalling issues, affecting reliability. Despite numerous engine complaints, major breakdowns are not overwhelmingly common, leading to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000-80,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000-70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| side airbags | N/A | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service every 40,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Fuel pump noise
- Reduced power on acceleration
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual engine vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.