Right swing arm/ball joint broke off doing a u turn. Vehicle has been maintained and garage kept.
2015 Mazda CX-5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2015 Mazda CX-5 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 133.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
93 reports with mileage · 40 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Wheels complaints
5 reportsThe contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated the tires deflating abnormally. The contact stated that the tires needed to be inflated on a weekly basis. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rims were improperly fitted to suit multiple tires, causing the tires to d…
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The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated the tires deflating abnormally. The contact stated that the tires needed to be inflated on a weekly basis. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rims were improperly fitted to suit multiple tires, causing the tires to deflate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The tires had been replaced by several other brand tires however, the failure persisted. The dealer confirmed that the failure was not a tire failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
MY CAR HAS HYDROPLANED TWICE IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE IN LIGHT RAIN AND THE BACK TIRES SLIPPED. I FELT AS IF THEY COMPLETELY LOST TRACTION. I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT AND KEEP FROM CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I VISUALLY INSPECTED MY TIRES AND THEY STILL LOOKED BRAND NEW. THIS OCCURRED AT ABOUT 22…
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MY CAR HAS HYDROPLANED TWICE IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE IN LIGHT RAIN AND THE BACK TIRES SLIPPED. I FELT AS IF THEY COMPLETELY LOST TRACTION. I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT AND KEEP FROM CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I VISUALLY INSPECTED MY TIRES AND THEY STILL LOOKED BRAND NEW. THIS OCCURRED AT ABOUT 22,000 MILES. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 15 MILES AN HOUR.I THEN HAD A SECOND INCIDENT AT ABOUT 26,000 MILES. THIS WAS EXPERIENCED IN HEAVY RAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR. MY CAR AGAIN LOST TRACTION AND WENT COMPLETELY INTO THE LANE NEXT TO ME. IT WAS AS IF IT LIFTED AND WENT LEFT, BOTH BACK AND FRONT TIRES. I AVOIDED COLLISION BECAUSE THERE WAS NO CAR NEXT TO ME. I HAVE HAD TIRES ROTATED EVERY 5000 MILES AND ALL MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED TO VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO FLOW MAZDA I INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THERE WAS MORE WEAR ON FRONT THAN BACK TIRES WHICH MAKES NO SENSE DUE TO REQUIRED ROTATION BEING DONE. THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL OR CONCERNED. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A CAR ISSUE OR TIRE ISSUE. I CANNOT DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT IS HYDROPLANING.
AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE. THE CAR THEN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP ON IT'S OWN. UPON INSPECTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT AND AXLE DETACHED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
. THE TIRES THAT IT HAS ARE THE ONES THAT CAME ORIGINALLY WITH THE CAR WHEN I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN MAY 2014. THE CAR HAS ONLY 12K MILES. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THIS LAST SUNDAY (1/10/16) AT AROUND 1:30PM. I WAS RETURNING WITH MY FAMILY FROM A SCHOOL SOCCER GAME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE I-95 AT AROUND 50MPH IN THE EXPRESS LANES. …
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. THE TIRES THAT IT HAS ARE THE ONES THAT CAME ORIGINALLY WITH THE CAR WHEN I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN MAY 2014. THE CAR HAS ONLY 12K MILES. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THIS LAST SUNDAY (1/10/16) AT AROUND 1:30PM. I WAS RETURNING WITH MY FAMILY FROM A SCHOOL SOCCER GAME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE I-95 AT AROUND 50MPH IN THE EXPRESS LANES. SUDDENLY WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, WE WERE NOT SURE IF IT WAS COMING FROM THE CAR, THE RADIO, A NEARBY TRUCK OR EVEN AN APP FROM MY KIDS' TABLET. AT THE SAME TIME MY CAR STARTED LOSING TRACTION AND VIBRATES, BUT LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND DECELERATE CAREFULLY. I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN ONE THE SIDES OF THE HIGHWAY, AND THEN I EXITED THE CAR AND TOOK A LOOK OF WHAT HAPPENED. AND THEN IT WAS WHEN I DISCOVERED THE SCARY SITUATION. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE (YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G91) WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTO THAT I SENT YOU. THAT HAPPENED WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NOT ANY DEBRIS OR ANYTHING IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE ROAD WAS CLEAR. THE WEATHER WAS NICE TOO, IT HAD BEEN RAINING A FEW MINUTES BEFORE, BUT IT WAS CLEAR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. AFTER I SAW THE TIRE, I REALIZED OF THE LUCKY THAT WE WERE
Official recalls
316V644000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Sep 6, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
16V203000 · Steering
Apr 11, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
16V064000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Feb 3, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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