2019 Mazda CX-5 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 349
- 316 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 124 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,503
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
+153
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2017-2021
+69
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
36%
Engine: 124 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Mazda CX-5
- ENGINE 124
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 48
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43
- POWER TRAIN 29
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15
2 recalls on record for the 2019 Mazda CX-5
- NHTSA 21V875000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V497000 · 2019 · ENGINE An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 Mazda CX-5
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Mazda CX-5 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
NHTSA has 349 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (124 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Mazda CX-5 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (124), unknown or other (48), electrical system (43), power train (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Mazda CX-5?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.