3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,716 miles

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problem #131

Nov 232020

CX-5

  • 24,250 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V068000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Fitzgerald Mazda frederick (114 baughmans ln, frederick, md 21702, (301) 696-9200) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. Recently, the passenger's side headlight failed to operate as needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 24,250. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Charles Town, WV, USA

problem #130

Jul 232019

CX-5

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V063000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while his daughter was turning into the driveway, he noticed that the headlights were not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ramsey auto center (9625 hickman rd, urbandale, ia 50322) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the daytime running light failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Waukee, IA, USA

problem #129

Nov 112020

CX-5

  • miles
I have tried since Feb 2020 to get my #20V-063 headlight replacement per the recall issued and the fitgerald Mazda in annapolis md told me since then that they couldn't get the parts from Mazda. I tried to book an appointment again to have this fixed on 11/11/20 - an appointment they accepted only to be told once I got there after the inspection that they do not have the parts and cannot get the parts from Mazda. I was one of the initial customers to report this issue and received a new headlight assembly for the driver's side replacement and not six months later, the other side went out. I understand covid limitations but Mazda needs to provide the parts to comply with this recall correct?

- Lusby, MD, USA

problem #128

Feb 062020

CX-5

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V063000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact experienced a failure with the daytime running light which failed to operate correctly. Napleton Mazda located 6060 S. la grange road, countryside, il 60525 (708) 354-2700 was contacted and informed that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brookfield, IL, USA

problem #127

Oct 012020

CX-5

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, three of the driver's side daytime running light became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called sheehy hagerstown (10310 auto pl, hagerstown, md 21740, (301) 739-7700) and was informed that the failure was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 20V063000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

problem #126

Aug 012020

CX-5 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Active recall for day time running lights is not able to be fixed due to Mazda claiming they do not have enough parts to rectify the issue. The consumer stated the air bag was failing. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The consumer has the vehicle in germany, but was informed it could only be repaired in the United States.

- Apo Ae, AE, USA

problem #125

Aug 012020

CX-5

  • 60,000 miles
Vehicle airbag ECU inoperable and flashes fault code, but source of issue can not be found. Mechanic speculates it is either occupant seat sensor issue or computer software issue.

- Apo Ae, AE, USA

problem #124

Mar 012020

CX-5

  • miles
Recall notice received March 2020. May 5 service call parts not available, emailed 3 more times and still no parts available or contact of any sort without my initiating. Called in September and was told I would get a letter within next month and that parts were still not available. Still no contact from Mazda as of October 15. Somehow they keep manufacturing cars but can't get around to manufacturing recall parts.

- Somerdale, NJ, USA

problem #123

Jul 132020

CX-5

  • miles
I received a safety recall notice in March 2020 regarding led daytime running lights. I contacted the Mazda dealership where I purchased my vehicle and took my vehicle in to be serviced July 13, 2020. At this time, I was told by Mazda that the part necessary for the repair was on backorder, and would be received in approximately three weeks. I called to follow up on this in late August. I was told by the Mazda service department that the part was on backorder with no eta on its availability. I have not experienced any problem while driving, but I am filing this complaint because my recall notice stated that I should report if "Mazda does not repair the defect within a reasonable amount of time." I live in the state of Hawaii and vehicles are required to have an annual safety inspection completed. Due to the recall and defect of my headlights, my vehicle is unable to pass the safety inspection. My safety inspection was due to be completed in June 2020. My vehicle is now out of compliance with the state. I will be unable to pass the safety inspection until Mazda replaces and repairs the recalled item.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #122

May 262020

CX-5 4-cyl

  • 102,000 miles
Mazda issued a recall in March 2020 for the daytime running lights on this car, the parts required to remedy this situation are backordered, and have been backordered since March. As of today, Mazda is stating that the parts will not be available for 4-5 months! daytime running lights are required to pass the annual virginiastate auto inspection. My inspection is due this month, and Mazda has effectively rendered my vehicle illegal to operate in the state of Virginia!

- Lanexa, VA, USA

problem #121

May 202020

CX-5

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the daytime running lights were inoperable. The local dealer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Hillsbourough, NC, USA

problem #120

Nov 182018

CX-5

  • 37,654 miles
The daytime running lights have stopped working on both head lights. The cost for fixing the head lights is $1300 a piece. The dealer won't warranty this repair and said it wasn't a safety issue. The head lights are the ones that self level and turn when the car turns.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #119

Apr 012018

CX-5

  • 12,000 miles
The drl on the passenger side flicked then failed around 12K mile in April 2018. Not long after that, the drl on the driver side flicked then failed around 16K mile sometime in 2019. The vehicle mileage right now is only about 20K miles !! ( we are retirees and have 2 vehicles)

- Hudson, MA, USA

problem #118

Feb 132020

CX-5

  • 20,000 miles
The "auto" for headlights / daytime running lights were turned off while driving in raining days or in dimmed lighting condition in the evening, on local road and highway.

- Kendall Park, NJ, USA

problem #117

Dec 192019

CX-5

  • miles
Driver side headlight day time led light flickers and it has half of the intensity compared with the other headlight if driven or stationary. This condition started to become noticeable two months ago and it is getting worse and close to the point that the dtl led is not visible anymore and the entire headlight unit must be replaced. Mazda knows about the condition and claims that this is not a safety issue and refuses to replace it.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #116

Feb 012020

CX-5

  • 61,000 miles
One daytime running light is now flickering. It is not serviceable and the entire headlight capsule must be replaced at about $1300 per side. I am sure the other one will fail soon also! car has 61000 miles and is 4 years old. As drl`S are oem, it must be fixed to pass nys inspection. Of course it is also a proven safety feature!

- Clinton, NY, USA

problem #115

Jul 152019

CX-5

  • 19,750 miles
My 2016 Cx-5 GT is now out of warranty based on model year, although it only has 21000 miles on it. I have the same problem as almost every other owner of this make and model, which is that the led daytime running lights on one side (so far) have stopped working. Led's do not burn out in just a few years, so the problem is in the wiring inside the headlight assembly. It is an obvious manufacturing defect that Mazda will not acknowledge. Repair cost can be $1200 to $1500 per headlight to the owner.

- Hamilton Square, NJ, USA

problem #114

Feb 032020

CX-5

  • 54,000 miles
Led daytime running lights do not work causing my vehicle not to be as visible as it should be on the road during daylight hours. All the other lights are also led. I am worried about future performance. Just purchased vehicle 2/3/2020, do not know when lights first malfunctioned.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #113

Feb 012020

CX-5

  • 29,000 miles
Led running lights flickering only 29000 miles, past the 36 month warranty. Requires replacement of the entire headlight assembly at a cost of$1000+.many complaints online about this problem.Mazda should extend warranty to 100,000. Not safe and to costly to repair

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #112

Jan 252020

CX-5

  • 57,000 miles
The daytime running lights on the passenger side failed. The process to repair the lights is exorbitantly expensive and I believe will dissuade consumers from getting them repaired due to the high cost. Dissuading customers from getting this repaired is a serious safety issue. To repair the light bulbs costs more than $1000. The repair requires the entire headlight to be replaced, and also requires removing and reinstalling the front bumper assembly. This is just to replace a light! this is a very poor design and will impact owner safety in my opinion.

- Toano, VA, USA

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