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JM3KE4DY5F0••••••2015 Mazda CX-5
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2015 Mazda CX-5 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
121on the model
53builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 2Power Train 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJan 2025
Air bags came out on own
Unknown Or OtherSep 2023
While driving on the interstate, the passenger side front door glass shattered unexpectedly causing an eye injury. There was no noise of a rock hitting the glass or anything. Previous to the incident, the glass had no cracks or chips in it
Power TrainNov 2021
Car had 63,000 miles on it. Began making very loud noise. Brought to private mechanic, then dealer. Both agreed car had mechanical failure of rear differential. The full system needed replacing for safety. All agreed this should not occur with only 63,000 miles
Visibility/wiperOct 2019
Had an incident were the passenger side window just cracked into pieces while driving down the highway. Nobody was injured but we were not sure what may have caused this (there were no cars adjacent to us and in the lanes further)
Power TrainJan 2020
AWD powertrain failure after 5yrs, 79,000 miles. Power to rear wheels disengaged. Heavy intermittent metallic clunking sound emitted from rear axle when in motion under power, especially in slow tight turns, or backing up. Mechanic identifies failure point at the viscous…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3KE4DY5F0527212 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.