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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2021 Mazda CX-5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Primary hood latch released while driving. It happened at night in heavy rain and was not seen. This vehicle appears to lack a hood open warning indicator. I am unable to find it in the manual. There is an indicator for doors and back hatch but not the hood. Had the secondary latch failed, this could have had a catastrophic outcome.”

NHTSA complaint #11436038, filed 2021-10

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202111%
201810%
201610%
201431%

Other parts of the 2021 Mazda CX-5

Engine
80 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology