2015 Mazda CX-5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 12%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,925miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Mazda CX-5, 12% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,925 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the lane change radar warning system indicates a vehicle when there is none. For example I can be in the right lane on a multi lane highway and the light on the side mirror will illuminate indicating a vehicle in my blind spot when there is none. It is sporadic and mostly does this on the drivers side but has also done this on the passenger side”
NHTSA complaint #10898411, filed 2016-08, 10,000 miles“Driving normally, suddenly at an on-ramp, car would no longer accelerate. I hit the gas a couple times and engine just revved, and the car was jerky as if struggling to change gear. Anything over 3,000 RPM it would not drive. I also noticed electrical problems with radio and lights at the same time. Thankfully, I was able to coast to pull over. Turned off car and re-started. Test drove the vehicle around the area and it happened again at over 3,000 RPM. Luckily this didn't cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11217081, filed 2019-05, 46,000 miles“I was on my way home going down a windy back road going about 45 mph. there was a jeep in front of me and the mail truck was in front of them. the mail truck went to slow down and take a right onto a different road and as the jeep slowed down i applied my breaks and there was no response. this was not the first time this had happened in this vehicle but this time i panicked and i had to cut my wheel into the persons front yard to the right of us as i was continuously picking my foot up and slamming it down on the break and there was no response my car was just speeding up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521446, filed 2023-05, 149,200 miles“I bought this car new in may. Within the first month, the car wouldn't start I bought the car in to the dealer and they replaced the batteries on the fobs. Last week, I noticed the driver's side window trim front and back doors was melting. I called the dealer, bought it in and they took pics, said they would contact Mazda rep and sent me home. On saturday, I drove to a store approx. 10 miles away and when leaving for home, my car wouldn't start again. I finally got it started after multiple tries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780606, filed 2015-10, 2,200 miles“I was driving down the interstate at normal speed at 7pm north of birmingham, al. It was dark and a couple vehicles were pretty far ahead of me. There was nothing above the car (no bridge, tree, etc.) all of a sudden, I heard what sounded like an explosion or gunshot. I got off at the nearest exit to examine the vehicle and discovered that the sunroof had exploded. The sunroof glass exploded upward and outward. The glass protruded upward and shards of glass were blown out onto the roof of my car. There was no sign of any foreign object having hit the car or sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #11040795, filed 2017-10, 49,400 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
- 11028133Jan 26, 2026There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method • B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method 2019 and newer models require a 10-digit…
- 11028127Jan 5, 2026Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11023702Sep 30, 2025Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11022727Aug 14, 2025When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as soon as possible to…
- 11020039Jun 19, 2025Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement. Foreign debris on the blower motor after servicing the cabin air filter…
- 11020038Jun 18, 2025Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 47% |
| 2025 | 8 | 28% |
| 2024 | 11 | 24% |
| 2023 | 11 | 16% |
| 2022 | 10 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 25 | 23% |
| 2019 | 50 | 18% |
| 2018 | 59 | 17% |
| 2017 | 35 | 23% |
| 2016 | 58 | 11% |
| 2015 | 16 | 12% |
| 2014 | 58 | 15% |
| 2013 | 28 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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