Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2018 Mazda CX-5

Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (162 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine noise (two problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mazda CX-5

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	162
Engine Noise problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	1
Loud Engine Noise problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Car Stall problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Timing Tensioner problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2018 Mazda CX-5

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

We purchased this vehicle used from Mazda of orange in July 2025 with 52,399 miles on it. After 6 months of ownership and approximately 3,000 miles there was a burning smell. We took it to our local mechanic and the following repairs were required: replacement of cracked belts, replacement of Read details...

The Engine Noise problem

1509 miles on my new Mazda cx 5 purchased at marin Mazda in san rafael CA. On may 22, 2018 this vehicle keeps having some kind of what feels like a wheel resistance issue. Not sure if it is something happening in the drive train or transmission. Read details...

The Engine Oil Leaking problem

When taking vehicle in for recommended 45k mile service, dealer discovered warped head cylinder and leaking oil. No check engine light warning ever came on! no warning. Mazda is replacing engine parts under vehicle warranty Read details...

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