2015 Mazda CX-5
2015 model shown · Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0

Compact SUVs · KE generation

2015 Mazda CX-5: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 95 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,667 to own, including $1,338 in repairs.

Reliability

95/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,338

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$11,389

$10,022 – $12,755, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

133

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$579
Transmission & drivetrain$368
Driver-assist & stability$83
Body, glass & interior$82
Electrical system$72
Brakes$39

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Mazda CX-5

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2018 worst (27/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202477/100
202377/100
202286/100
202136/100
202085/100
201930/100
201827/100
201791/100
201666/100
201595/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 95 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

It scores 95 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,338 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2015 Mazda CX-5 cost to own?

About $10,667 over 5 years: $2,295 in lost value, $1,338 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,389 today.

What are the best years of the Mazda CX-5?

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2018 worst (27/100).

How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.