2021 Mazda CX-5 power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 miles. the vehicle was inspected by auto manufacturing dealer (mazda). mazda refused to admit it’s realting to manufacturing defect(s). i did not report it to police or my auto insurance carrier at that…”
filed Jul 31, 2025
“Engine developed a major oil leak at 70,000 miles, with multiple seals leaking. This appears to be a known defect with these vehicles and owners should not be bearing the cost for repairs.”
filed Nov 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 5 | 8% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 29 | 11% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 41 | 12% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 51 | 10% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 50 | 13% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 38 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.