Power Train Related Problems of the 2019 Mazda CX-5

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2019 Mazda CX-5. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mazda CX-5


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2019 Mazda CX-5

The Power Train problem

The vehicle's cylinder head has developed a structural crack at on the casting, a known manufacturing defect identified by the manufacturer in service advisory sa-037/23. This failure is causing pressurized engine oil to leak directly onto the hot exhaust manifold while the vehicle is in operation.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Brought it in Nov 2020 regarding smells and engine issues as well as alignment. Neither were taken care of. Then March 2021,engine was leaking fluid and smoking, and the engine needed to be replaced at 20k. Did not provide a rental until later that week. After a month, I got my car back.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The vehicle starting stalling, check engine light would come on, and the vehicle would slipped into “limp mode” while traveling on the freeway. I was amount in two auto collisions because of the vehicle slowing down in the middle of the highway.   Read details...


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CX-5 Service Bulletins