Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 273 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 132 complaints
- Unknown or Other 50 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
Of the 273 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 273 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has a moderate amount of complaints, mostly about engine and fuel system issues, contributing to its average reliability rating. Some recalls address potentially critical concerns, such as fuel pump and engine stalling problems, which can impact performance and cost-of-ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 20,000–50,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| powertrain | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant level checks
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Fuel smell
- Stalling during acceleration
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.