Mazda CX-5 owners have reported 245 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (165 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. A red brake warning appeared in the instrument cluster with an audible alarm. Read details...
Rear brakes are dragging causing heating and uneven wear of the rotors and pads. At 31000 the rear brake pads are completely worn and rotor show heat damage. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the message “Smart brake malfunction” was displayed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to move. The brake and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Read details...
After the rear brakes were replaced there was a terrible grinding noise when first driving until the car warmed up. It did not happen when first replaced in the summer but when it got colder it got worse. Read details...