2018 Mazda CX-5 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

32Service Brakes complaints

9.3%Of all 345 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE175 · 50.7%

Unspecified / other58 · 16.8%

POWER TRAIN41 · 11.9%

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 9.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 8.4%

Share of the 345 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Mazda CX-5 overview page.

What owners report

“Car has 38000 miles and the caliber needed replaced yesterday. Brakes started grinding a day before that slightly in the morning by the time I…”NHTSA complaint 11451428 — filed 02/10/2022

“Brakes failed when at complete stop car lurched forward about 2 car lengths”NHTSA complaint 11451423 — filed 02/10/2022

“On 11/28/2021, my vehicle suddenly showing five warnings 1, front camera sensor malfunction, 2, smart brake system malfunction, 3, forward smart city brake support malfunction…”NHTSA complaint 11442066 — filed 11/30/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Mazda CX-5: 32 of 345 complaints on file (9.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 have in total?

345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.