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JM3KFBCM8K0••••••2019 Mazda CX-5
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Mazda CX-5 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
266on the model
110builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Power Train 3Forward Collision Avoidance 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainDec 2025
On 12/10/25, my 2019 CX5 NA had major oil leak after smelling a burning smell for a few days. Took it into local mechanic and he couldn’t find the leak, did an engine wash and additional testing before identifying a crack in the cylinder head; the leak was coming from the…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2025
I purchased a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (As is) on July 20, 2015. On September 11, 2025, as I was traveling on a three lane highway. I attempted to pass another vehicle. As I was attempting to go around the vehicle, my Mazda suddenly began braking and quickly losing acceleration. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH with a toddler occupying the rear seat, the contact noticed smoke and an abnormal burning rubber odor coming through the vents. The contact pulled into a gas station and then pulled into a nail…
EngineFeb 2025
The cylinder head on my 2019 Mazda CX-5 failed prematurely due to a known defect. The vehicle is currently at Fred Beans Mazda in Mechanicsburg, PA, where the issue has been diagnosed and confirmed. The defective component is available for inspection upon request. This failure…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2024
Good afternoon. I am reporting an incident that occurred on December 29, 2024. I was driving my 2019 Mazda Cx-5 and I was about to make a left turn. However, as I was making the left turn, I received a notification on my dashboard about a "Forward Smart City Brake Support…
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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 JM3KFBCM8K0559081 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.