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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Mazda CX-5 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
4%of 352 total for the year
Median mileage
15,154miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Mazda CX-5, 4% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,154 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“UNKNOWN My vehicle stalls while I’m driving. My RPM tends to stay at one number when this happens. I was nearly struck by a vehicle while trying to merge onto the highway. This is very dangerous. There’s also I light that comes on my dashboard that seems to be indicating an accident or something of that sort.”

NHTSA complaint #11477066, filed 2022-08

“While driving through town the braking system malfunctioned and the car came to a stop in the middle of the road with messages on dash saying the smart city braking support was malfunctioning as well as brake assist. Engine light came on as well as traction control light right after the car coming to a sudden hard braking stop. Drove straight to shop to check engine code which was p0882. I am so afraid of this happening on the highway with my daughter in the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11612167, filed 2024-09

“I am reporting a safety issue involving engine failure and fumes entering the vehicle cabin as well as unintended braking post major engine repair at 75,000 miles on my 2018 Mazda CX5. My vehicle developed engine problems consistent with a cylinder head/coolant defect and began allowing fumes/smoke to enter the cabin while driving. This created a health and safety concern for occupants. I reported this to the dealership and was told the vehicle was safe to drive despite the presence of fumes in the cabin. A major engine repair was later performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730227, filed 2026-04

“On 7/30/23, I was driving home from church, and was driving on the freeway in the fast lane when my 2018 Mazda Cx-5, that was only 5 years old, with only over 33.2K miles on it, started to stall. Thankfully, it didn't come to a complete stop, but slowed down tremendously, and had at least 5 malfunctioning lights come on all at once. The car wouldn't go over 25 miles afterwards. I was very thankful to make it home safely, but this was very alarming, since I never had any issues with that car, and always kept it very well maintained. …”

NHTSA complaint #11540195, filed 2023-08

“When I drive 100 to 150 fest the front camera blocked warning light come on. The only way to reset is to stop turn of car and restart, only to have it happen again and again. The main thing is when and if I can get into cruise control and I am on a major highway and have the cruise set unannounced the warning comes on and turns off the cruise control. If there is someone close they run up on me. I have had it back to the dealer and have called Mazda, all they said was maybe the sun was setting it off, I guess I can only drive at night. …”

NHTSA complaint #11509157, filed 2023-02

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026318%
2025621%
2024613%
202369%
202246%
2021117%
20201211%
2019166%
2018134%
201743%
201620%

Other parts of the 2018 Mazda CX-5

Engine
180 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Fuel system
39 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Mazda CX-5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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