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Near 100,000 miles

2020 Mazda CX-5 problems reported near 100,000 miles

These problems were reported between 90,000 and 110,000 miles. This is not a failure rate or a prediction for your car.

Power Train owner reports

Based on 3 owner reports that included mileage.

Assumes 12,000 mi/year · 3-year horizon · service history unknown. These ranges come from owner reports. They are not failure rates or predictions.
Mileage ranges in owner reports for each listed problem.
ProblemSeverityLower mileageMiddle mileageHigher mileageRelation to your mileage
Power Train owner reportsModerate severity47,500 mi61,000 mi100,500 miReported mileage range is unknown

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Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Started smelling burning oil in 2020 Mazda CX-5 non turbo with 34,000 miles. Auto shop states it is a cracked cylinder that will cost over $7,000 to repair. A Google search shows it is a known issue but Mazda has not extended the warranty for non-turbo models.”
NHTSAcomplaintFeb 2026Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“The contact owned a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving under 45 MPH, the TCM received a false data sensor warning, causing the vehicle to enter LIMP Mode. The contact stated that during the failure, the smart brake feature, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other unknown ADS features and warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure with the ADS system prompted the vehicle to come to a complete stop while driving 45 MPH. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle to troubleshoot the ECU after the failure had occurred. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the adaptive cruise control warning light, smart brake feature, and ADS radar features returned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSAcomplaintJan 2026Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Vehicle suffering from Mazda TSB 05-005/23 Chirping noise from Transaxle on 3rd to 4th gear upshift. Vehicle diagnosed by dealership as needing new Transaxle on 17OCT25. Diagnosis stated issue started ~32k miles.”
NHTSAcomplaintNov 2025Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“The issue is iron is depositing in the transmission due to a bad torque converter, this is a known issue with mazda and it doesn't seem to be something they are willing to cover and many people are experiencing this especially with the cx5 models. It causes jerking and chirping noise, plus will eventually ruin the transmission and will cause serious safety issues. Just look into the reddit threads”
NHTSAcomplaintOct 2025Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Driving about 20 to 35 mph accelerating I would get a distinctive one time chirp noise with a little bit of a stutter It happens every time I go about that speed accelerating. Thankfully my car was under pre-owned warranty but I have to get now. Three transmission flushes I have to pay $400 for and they have to replace a torque converter. I just got the car 10 days ago and only has 61,000 mi on it. Over the long term this could damage the transmission cause more and more issues”
NHTSAcomplaintSep 2025Open source record