| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Mazda CX-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (22%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
Mazda CX-5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (82%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced all drive belts. |
2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65789 mi US $1477 |
Belt tensioner was leaking. Replaced. |
2017 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $1000 |
Oil drip onto the tensioner band. Both oil pan and belt were replaced |
| 29760 mi C $1600 |
Brakes worn down. Needed replacement. Rotors, pads etc. plus labour. |
2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3000 mi US $1200 |
ground issue |
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
I opted NOT to have the work done. LED DTR on drivers side went bad. Dealer quoted $1,200 to fix. Opted to buy a new 2018 Mazda with Costco pricing! |
2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 133300 mi C $1800 |
Bearing, tie rods, brake caliper ceased, alignment, coolant flush, oil change. |
| 29760 mi C $400 |
Rear brake calipers and EPB replaced. Pads and rotors replaced at owner's expense at the same time. |
| 45880 mi C $1500 |
TAU unit failed. No audio from speakers. Diagnostics were performed by swapping in a known-working TAU. Part changed - no explanation given for failure. |
| 50220 mi C $400 |
Coil failed on cylinder 1. |
| 78289 mi US $900 |
Front brake rotor and pads |
| 82000 mi US $1400 |
As mentioned in a service bulletin, ball joint and control arm bushing wore out prematurely. I decided to replace both sides $800 for parts $700 labor |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Rear rotors and pads replaced Duralast Gold Brake Rotor 77105DG Duralast Gold Ceramic Brake Pads DG1846 |
| 95000 mi US $750 |
Sway bar link Ball joint Both sides |
| 37000 mi US $1100 |
Mazda has a problem and they know it, but to date, they have not issued a recall for this widespread problem. Like many other CX-5 owners, the DRL LEDs in both my headlight assemblies failed just out of warranty. This is a known problem amongst CX-5 owners online; Mazda will not admit as such, however. But, my service advisor said differently: "Yes, these fail all the time. That's why we keep them in stock." Update: Mazda finally issued a recall for this issue in early 2020. After a brief visit to the dealership to inspect the previous repair, they reimbursed me the entire amount I paid for this repair in Sept 2018. The Mazda Customer Experience Center handled this entire situation with great professionalism and excellent customer service. Anyway, I was able to get Mazda to goodwill about $1400 of the $2500 total cost (parts, labor) of the repair. This took quite a bit of back-and-forth with their "Customer Experience Center." I do have to say that the person I worked with at Mazda was really helpful through the whole process. Also, I figured that if Mazda ever does initiate a recall, I will be reimbursed what I spent, and if they don't, I probably was never going to get as good of an offer as this one, anyway. My (new) DRLs are unplugged to prevent this happening again. I'd rather have functional DRLs that I can plug in if I need to than 2x $1000 paperweights on the front of my vehicle. |
| 83000 mi US $150 |
Replaced leaking hydraulic belt tensioner |
2015.5 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54560 mi R 1750 |
Dim function failed on right head light. Total head light replaced. |
2015 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29140 mi C $1200 |
worn brakes |
| 109000 mi US $1900 |
Transfer case replaces with remanufactured Sway car end replaces - broken |
2014 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11248 mi US $3000 |
This was a diagnosis and attempted repair. The differential assembly was replaced. |
| 12000 mi US $3000 |
Previous replacement of differential did not fix vibration problem. Transfer case was replaced during this visit. |
| 51445 mi US $1832 |
Rear shocks had corroded and in danger of falling off car (not a mazda issue, this car does short trips in the rust belt). entire system after the cat conv was replaced--new line, resonator, muffler. Damage was corrosive and car was getting pretty loud as a result. |
| 55713 mi US $379 |
Vehicle started having issues shutting off, and a quick search led me to the TSB related to Shifter Park Switch failure. |
| 114000 mi US $1500 |
R&R pads and turn disk front and replace rear disks replace worn sway bar links |
| 172000 mi US $535 |
transmission would go into neutral at will. Dealer replaced the shifter mechanism |
2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $300 |
Navigation system was not working properly. |
| 94000 mi US $389 |
Replaced front rotors and brakes. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Replaced drive belt. |
| 120000 mi US $2000 |
Brakes, pads, and new tires. |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
Fuel injection service Spark plugs replaced Valve cover gasket replaced Throttle body service |
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