2019 Mazda CX-5 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 260 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 overview page.
What owners report
“Car will whine and jerk when accelerating. Car suddenly stopped engaging in gear after it was warm. Dealer states it has internal transmission malfunction at…”NHTSA complaint 11563428 — filed 01/03/2024
“The 2019 CX-5 has approximately 31086 miles. It was discovered that the cylinder head is cracked and causing the car to leak oil.”NHTSA complaint 11560422 — filed 12/16/2023
“My 2019 Mazda CX-5 cylinder head cracked at only 60,000 miles. I noticed my breaks were smoking and stopped driving. I then noticed oil leaking…”NHTSA complaint 11557478 — filed 11/29/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Mazda CX-5: 29 of 260 complaints on file (11.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have in total?
260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
