2018 Mazda CX-5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,624miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,624 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.
“1550 miles on my Mazda cx 5. After picking my car up from marin Mazda from supposedly being repaired I am driving home when the same resistance problem I took it in for happens again. Feels like I am towing a very large tractor all the way home. I look under the car when I get there and notice that the ball joints, tie rod ends, some of my brake parts and many other parts are rusted. This is very concerning to me because marin Mazda told me they took my brakes apart, cleaned them because there was a piece of dirt in there. Dirt should not be able to get in the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166779, filed 2019-01, 2,112 miles“Certified Mazda cx5 sold with faulty wheel bearing and had to be back in service less than 24 hours from purchase. They failed to replace the piece of engine after 35.000 maintenance and another dealer found 5 areas that needed work 3 weeks later. Brake warning system went off took5 days to determine it was a dead switch and replaced exactly one month later Brake system warning goes off after car was In park and off for 25 minutes at the airport. I was told that I was fine to drive it despite the manual clearly saying do not drive if Brake warning lights go on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526492, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while having a routine oil change, the mechanic noticed that the rear shocks were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 27,137.”
NHTSA complaint #11447926, filed 2022-01, 27,137 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026350Nov 8, 2025Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Diagnostic Guidelines Diagnostic Guidelines When diagnosing NVH concerns, it is essential to first classify the issue into one of three…
- 10244671Oct 17, 2023Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10217210Jul 15, 2022Some customers may complain about oil seepage or oil leakage from the rear shock absorbers. This concern may be due to a lack of sealing performance. To eliminate the oil…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mazda CX-5
181 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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