2018 Mazda CX-5 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 39 complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
On may 9, 2020, our mazda cx5 lost thrust, stalled and came to a complete stop while driving on a highway going 55 MPH on a straight 3 lane road. This occurred despite the PCM programming was re-calibrated due to a manufacturer recall in september 2019 (NHTSA recall no. 19v497000). The car is towed to a mazda service centre and is awaiting diagnosis.
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed, and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact contacted an independent mechanic who informed her that the fuel pump had failed.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Mazda CX-5
- Engine 182 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 16 complaints