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SuspensionPart report

2021 Mazda CX-5 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about 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 2 complaints about the suspension 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.

“the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 miles. the vehicle was inspected by auto manufacturing dealer (mazda). mazda refused to admit it’s realting to manufacturing defect(s). i did not report it to police or my auto insurance carrier at that moment because i did not know what the issues were not until i dropped it off to my local dealer”

NHTSA complaint #11677457, filed 2025-07

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202311%
202121%
201841%
201711%
2016112%
201554%
201451%
201332%

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 28, 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