Issue ID | 1394405 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11010416 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | CX-5 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 21/07/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | according to consumer reports (aug. 2017, page 58, last paragraph) the mazda's new cx-5's forward collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking standard should be applauded. These features malfunctions in las vegas during hot weather. Mazda knows about the problem and has no fix. We bought a mazda cx-5 on june 9, 2017. While driving on the freeway on july 21, 2017 the car quit working properly and we had three warning messages come up on the dashboard: 1. Smart city brake support malfunction 2. Smart brake system malfunction 3. Forward camera malfunction. Had i not been paying close attention while using the cruise control the car might have rear-ended the car in front at 60 mph. The dealer service staff i talked to on the phone when i got home said that mazda knew about the failures. Mazda said these errors are caused by excessive heat and mazda has had many complaints in many locations. There is presently no fix. It seems to work ok when the weather is cooler. These are safety features we purchased and they failed while we were driving in las vegas. The temperature was 104 at the time. Not excessive for las vegas nor other parts of the southwest desert. I currently have pictures of two of the warning messages that flashed on the dashboard and can be seen at https://photos. App. Goo. Gl/0mfdpf5wzvoux2sp2. This seems like a major flaw of the mazda cx-5 if their premier package safety features fails to work when the outside temperature is around 104. The car should not be recommended, or even sold, with these features until mazda gets this fixed. Maybe other mazda models have this flaw. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 740 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | JM3KFADL2H0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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