2015 Mazda CX-5
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 133 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 14 CX-5 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 11 involved a crash. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateSep 6, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Campaign 16V644000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringApr 11, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Campaign 16V203000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capFeb 3, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Campaign 16V064000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshieldJan 19, 2016
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.
Campaign 16E002000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
133 reports, newest first.
Structure, May 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE) THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 07/13/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS
Structure, May 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, May 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INDEPENDENTLY FELL AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER IN THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Apr 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Mar 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Mar 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Mar 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Mar 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Feb 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jan 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Structure, Jan 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, A LOUD ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS CAUSED BY A DAMAGED BOLT BY THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING A STRUT REPLACEMENT DUE TO A LOST BOLT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V203000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Structure, Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT THEY WERE IN A MEETING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 22, 2016
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. I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WERE SLOWLY GETTING HIGHER WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMING INCREASINGLY CLOSE TO MAKING CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING CLOSE TO BEING PHYSICALLY STOPPED ALREADY, I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AND THE RPMS FOR THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY CLIMBED ALL THE WAY TO THE RED-LINE (I BELIEVE 6,500 RPMS) AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP (ANOTHER 5-10 MILES), THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED NO NOTICEABLE ISSUES. I CALLED THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF ANY PROBLEMS REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION WERE CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT NO RECALLS WERE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 12, 2016
I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO THE CRUISE CONTROL (CC). SOMETIMES, THE BUTTONS APPEAR TO CHANGE FUNCTIONS WITH EACH OTHER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE: 1.I AM DRIVING ALONG ON THE HIGHWAY, AND I TURN ON CC ' THE DASH INDICATOR APPEARS IN YELLOW. 2.I SET THE CC TO MY CURRENT SPEED, THE DASH INDICATOR CHANGES TO GREEN, AND MY SPEED IS REGULATED. 3.I DECIDE TO REDUCE SPEED, SO I PRESS THE MINUS (-) BUTTON ONCE. 4.MY SPEED INCREASES BY ABOUT ONE MILE PER HOUR. 5.I PRESS MINUS (-) AGAIN, AND I SPEED UP ANOTHER MILE PER HOUR. 6.I PRESS PLUS (+), AND I SLOW DOWN ONE MILE PER HOUR. 7.I PRESS CANCEL, AND NOTHING HAPPENS ' THE CC INDICATOR ON THE DASH STAYS GREEN, AND MY SPEED HOLDS AT THE CURRENT VALUE. 'IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CANCEL REDUCES MY SPEED BY ONE MILE PER HOUR, BUT I USUALLY DON'T WAIT LONG ENOUGH TO FIND OUT, BECAUSE I AM TRYING TO CANCEL! 8.I PRESS OFF, AND THE CC CANCELS. IT IS STILL ON, BUT THE DASH INDICATOR TURNS YELLOW, AND MY SPEED IS NO LONGER REGULATED (I AM COASTING). 9.I PRESS OFF SEVERAL TIMES, AND NOTHING CHANGES ' THE DASH INDICATOR IS YELLOW. 10.NO MATTER WHICH BUTTON I PRESS, I CANNOT SHUT OF CC. 'THE DASH INDICATOR WILL CHANGE FROM GREEN TO YELLOW AND BACK, BUT CC NEVER SHUTS OFF. 11.SOMETIMES, I CAN RUN MY THUMB AROUND THE BUTTONS IN A CIRCLE, AND CC STARTS WORKING AGAIN, BUT THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. 12.IF I SHUT OFF THE CAR, CC WILL WORK FOR A WHILE. 13.IF CC STOPS WORKING AS DESCRIBED, AND I AM ON A LONG TRIP, IT WILL SOMETIMES START WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN AFTER SOME LONG PERIOD OF TIME (30 MINUTES OR SO). I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO CONTROLS. I OCCASIONALLY PRESS THE VOLUME CONTROL AND THE STATION CHANGES. TYPICALLY, THIS ONLY HAPPENS ONCE, AND WHEN I CHANGE THE STATION BACK TO WHERE IT WAS, I AM ABLE TO ADJUST THE VOLUME AGAIN.
Structure, Engine, Sep 14, 2016
NHTSA RECALL 16C-644 INSUFFICIENT CORROSION. REAR HATCH OR LIFT GATE MAY DROP. CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. RECALL WAS NOT REPAIRED
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE LANE CHANGE RADAR WARNING SYSTEM INDICATES A VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS NONE. FOR EXAMPLE I CAN BE IN THE RIGHT LANE ON A MULTI LANE HIGHWAY AND THE LIGHT ON THE SIDE MIRROR WILL ILLUMINATE INDICATING A VEHICLE IN MY BLIND SPOT WHEN THERE IS NONE. IT IS SPORADIC AND MOSTLY DOES THIS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BUT HAS ALSO DONE THIS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE
Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2016
AN INTERIOR PANEL (CONSOLE COVER) ADJACENT TO GAS PEDAL HAS COME OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS ON THE ROAD, ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME. IT INTERFERED WITH THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO LIFT THE FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THAT IT APPEARS THAT THE PANEL WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE 3 SPRING CLIPS TO RETAIN IT, BUT THE PANEL ONLY HAD ONE. (MY MAZDA CX5 HAS SEVERAL CLIPS ON A SIMILAR PART). THE DEALER SIMPLY SNAPPED IT BACK IN PLACE AFTER THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE I SUGGESTED THAT IT WAS MISSING A RETAINING CLIP. THE DEALER ORDERED AND INSTALLED A NEW PANEL. IT CAME OFF WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, ONCE AGAIN INTERFERING WITH MY ABILITY TO LIFT MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I OBSERVED THAT THE NEW PANEL HAS ONLY ONE RETAINING CLIP, JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW POSING A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD, ESPECIALLY TO AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER.
Exterior lighting, Aug 3, 2016
I PURCHASED A NEW 2015 MAZDA CX5 IN MAY OF 2015 WITH THE TOUR TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE. THEREFORE, I HAVE THE BI-XENON, HID, HEADLAMPS. I DO LIKE THE CURVE ADAPTIVE FEATURE THAT MOVES THE ENTIRE LIGHT SYSTEM LEFT AND RIGHT BY15 DEGREES. I DRIVE MOSTLY IN WELL LIT CITY AREAS, BUT WHEN MY BROTHER WAS HERE LAST NOVEMBER AND NOTICED IN RURAL AREAS HOW EASY IT WAS TO 'OVERDRIVE' BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM SETTINGS. I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THE REGULAR H1 HIGH BEAMS ON MY 2007 MAZDA6 ARE FAR BETTER THAN THESE 2015 HID LIGHTS. THEY HAVE A SHARP CUT OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHEN ON LOW BEAM SO THEY DON'T ILLUMINATE AS FAR DOWN THE ROAD AS I WOULD LIKE, AND THAT MAY EXPLAIN PART OF THE PROBLEM WHEN LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAM AS WELL. I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH MY MAZDA SERVICE DEPT., AND THEY TELL ME THAT BY FEDERAL LAW, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RAISE THE HEIGHT OF THESE 'SELF-LEVELING' LIGHTS. THEY CAN ONLY ADJUST FROM SIDE TO SIDE FOR MORE OR LESS LIGHTING. I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GAVE THE 2016 MAZDA CX5 A MARGINAL RATING EVEN WITH THE BI-XENON HEADLAMPS. EVEN AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO STOP FOR OBJECTS ON POORLY LIT RURAL ROADS. I DO FEEL THAT THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN. MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR ENGINEERS NEED TO REEVALUTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BASIC FEATURES SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS.
Seats, Jul 30, 2016
I'M NOW DRIVING A 2015 MAZDA CX-5 TOURING AND I FIND THE HEAD RESTRAINT IN MY MAZDA IS ANGLED TOO FAR FORWARD AND IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, CAUSING NECK STRAIN AND PAIN. I LIKE TO SIT UPRIGHT IN MY CAR AND WHEN SEATED LIKE THIS THE HEAD RESTRAINT FORCES ME TO ANGLE MY HEAD DOWN SO I AM LOOKING AT THE DASH, NOT OUT THE WINDSHIELD. I FIND THAT RECLINING THE SEAT IS THE ONLY SOLUTION BUT IT PUTS ME IN A POSITION THAT IS LESS RESPONSIVE AND MORE SLEEP-INDUCING. IRONICALLY, THE NHTSA MADATE THAT TOOK EFFECT IN 2008 ACTUALLY MAKES MY MAZDA LESS SAFE BECAUSE IT FORCES ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN NECK STRAIN OR SITTING IN A LESS RESPONSIVE, OVERLY-RELAXED POSITION JUST TO FIX THE POORLY-DESIGNED HEAD RESTRAINT ANGLE. I DROVE A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS AND IT HAD A HEAD RESTRAINT THAT WAS ADJUSTABLE FOR BOTH ANGLE AND HEIGHT. IN 1994! PLEASE CHANGE THE HEAD RESTRAINT RULES SO THE ANGLE IS ADJUSTABLE!
Structure, Jun 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CHROME ON THE EXTERIOR VENTS SHINED INTO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND CAUSED A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jun 8, 2016, crash
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT SIDE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT HITTING THE CENTRAL METAL BARRIER OF THE ROAD IN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE MADE A 360 DEGREES TURN AND HIT THE BARRIER AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. FINALLY, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP IN THE CENTER LANE (THIS IS A THREE LANE HIGHWAY). ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY THIS VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. NOW COMES THE WORST PART. OF THE FOUR AIRBAGS, TWO IN THE FRONT, TWO SIDE CURTAINS, ONLY THE RIGHT CURTAIN ACTIVATED. THE THREE OTHER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKLY, THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL HARM TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER OR TO ME, BUT THE MENTAL ANGUISH IS UNBEARABLE. MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS NOT MENTALLY PREPARED TO DRIVE AGAIN.
Visibility/wiper, May 4, 2016
THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT 2015 MAZDA CX-5 DESIGN PROBLEM WHEN ONE OR BOTJH REAR WINDOWS ARE OPEN: THE PROBLEM IS WHEN ONE OR BOTH ARE DOWN A FEW INCHES OR MORE A VERY LOUD THUMPING NOISE WITH FEELING OF PULSING AIR CAUSING VERY UNCOMFORTABLE HEARING & POTENTIAL OF HEADACHES IF WINDOWS NOT CLOSED IMMEDIATELY. FRONT WINDOWS USUALLY UP BUT CAN BE OPENED A FEW INCHES AND THUMPING STILL VERY LOUD. THIS SITUATION HAPPENS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25 MPH & WORSE ON HIGHWAYS. THIS SAME PROBLEM REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 9/19/2014, WITH I.D. #10637592. AS OTHER COMPLAINT NOTED MAZDA IS AWARE OF PROBLEM A LONG TIME AGO & SUPPOSEDLY HAS NOT DONE ANY PROACTIVE STEPS TO FIX IT. THEY SUPPOSEDLY HAVE A KIT CONSUMERS CAN PURCHASE. I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED CAR IF PROBLEM WAS KNOWN AHEAD OF TIME OR HAPPENED DURING TEST DRIVE. MAZDA IS NOT BEING TRUTHFUL TO CONSUMERS AND MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS COVER UP. THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL EFFECTED MODELS & APPLY FIX. I HOPE THE NHTSA DOES A SURVEY OF ALL PURCHASED CX-5 SINCE 2013 TO FIND OUT TRUE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS IMPACTED. IT WOULD BE NICE TO OPEN WINDOWS AS NEEDED TO LET INSIDE HEAT OUT OR TO SEE TO OUTSIDE AS NEEDED FOR SAFETY WITHOUT BEING SUBJECTED TO THUMPING SOUNDS THAT DO HURT HEARING & CAUSE FOR HEADACHES. TK
Seats, Apr 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE OFF, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE BUT THE WIRING HARNESS AND KNOBS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Suspension, Wheels, Apr 20, 2016
AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE. THE CAR THEN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP ON IT'S OWN. UPON INSPECTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT AND AXLE DETACHED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 7, 2016
THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PEOPLE OF KOEPPEL MAZDA IN WOODSIDE, NY WAS EVADING TO HELP ME SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECALL. I SPENT MORE THAN 30 MINUTES ON THE PHONE ENDING WITH NOTHING BECAUSE THE PEOPLE IN THAT DEALERSHIP WERE TRANSFERRING ME BACK AND FORTH. THE NUMBERS I CALLED ARE 718-721-9100 AND 718-764-8105. THIS KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.