2015 Mazda CX-5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,074miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mazda CX-5, 14% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,074 miles. 1 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.
“After a 700 mile trip from arizona to california on the highway, my Mazda's CX-5 would no longer accelerate. When pressing the accelerator and reaching 5 MPH the car would suddenly feel as if it were breaking, causing the car to lurch forward. This occurred when trying to drive down the street. Imagine if this were to happen while I was driving down the highway at 70 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11316034, filed 2020-03, 60,074 miles“There was chattering noise from the rear while driving the vehicel dealership diagnosed it as a rear differential issue. Napleton Mazda dealership in arlington heights il.told me rear differential was broken with out any further details. I told me this issue cannot be fixed needs a new rear differential. So they changed the whole differential. Only the work performed receipt was given.”
NHTSA complaint #11290382, filed 2019-12, 142,000 miles“I was going from r to d on flat ground. The gear indicator says d but when I press the gas pedal nothing happens for two seconds. Then the gear changes and the car jerked forward violently. My wife was scare about it, we have four cars, none of them will be like it. Also, when you going down hill, the gears will change violently, I will take this car to dealership next oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #10846257, filed 2016-03, 6,600 miles“While driving through stop and go traffic near a traffic light on a downward slope (maybe 10-15 degrees), I attempted to apply the brakes in order to come to a stop. When doing so, the brake pedal was being applied normally but the vehicle wasn't slowing down like it normally does. As a result, I pushed down on the brakes as hard as possible and while the vehicle slowed down more than it previously was, it attempted to lurch forward more and more. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937131, filed 2016-12, 51,100 miles“Transmission failed at 63,537 miles. After being told the repair would cost $5,400 I asked would I be getting the same transmission that failed. The service advisor had contacted Mazda tech support and said no, we've discovered the problem in your transmission and it has been corrected in the new ones . Mazda knows about this problem and it not taking responsibility to recall or repair the known issue. There is an abundance of information if you google Mazda transmission problems. Mazda also does not tie warranties to their vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080147, filed 2018-03, 63,537 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 12% |
| 2018 | 42 | 12% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 51 | 10% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 50 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
27 complaintsOther or unknown
16 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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