The Lemon Index2015 Mazda CX-5.
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is better than average by owner complaints: 86 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 79, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 26 to 29 mpg combined. The best Mazda CX-5 year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 133 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mazda CX-5 year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 60K miles on the car (93 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 21K–79K miles
Recalls 4
- body structure 2016
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.
- steering 2016
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Show all 4 recalls
- visibility 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mazda told dealers about
Mazda sent dealers 603 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold…
- Some customers may complain that in extreme cold weather conditions, the sunroof may suddenly…
- Rattle noise from the front door glass when driving with the window open approx
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
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
2015 Mazda CX-5 owner · NHTSA complaint 10906373
More owner reports
Windshield got the l-shaped crack at the top. No stone chip, the crack appeared while the car was stationary, we watched it happened from the bench in a park across.
NHTSA complaint 11020704
Reduces speed while driving, unexpectedly. Causing the car to stop immediately while being driven. It's been happening constantly for months and I have seen myself in serious trouble situations
NHTSA complaint 11083393
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 79; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda CX-5 year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (28%), speed control (12%) and brakes (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 get?
26 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,700 and 60,000 miles. The middle report was at 27,000 miles, from 93 complaints.
Does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Mazda CX-5 year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works