2018 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 190 of 349 total complaints (54%) for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, the highest share among all model years listed. Median mileage at failure is 20,900 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 190
- 54% of 349
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, with the brake pedal depressed, resulting in the vehicle jumping curbs or striking objects.
- Some drivers describe the engine losing power unexpectedly while driving, in one case leading to a total loss of the vehicle.
- Owners report the engine stalling or stopping mid-drive, sometimes restarting on its own, accompanied by an unusual smell traced by a dealer to a cylinder issue.
- Early low-mileage owners describe loud noises and a burning smell from the engine after parking, with no warning indicator, that a dealer said would fade over time but persisted.
- One complaint describes the check engine light activating shortly after purchase, requiring dealership repair that included replacing the oil pump strainer.
When 2018 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2018, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2018 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA lists 190 engine complaints for the 2018 CX-5, which is 54% of the 349 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest engine share of any CX-5 model year in the data.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 engine problems?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaints reported for the 2018 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2018 CX-5 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2018 CX-5 is 20,900 miles.
- Did the 2018 CX-5 engine issues lead to crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 8 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in the engine area for the 2018 CX-5, with no reported injuries.