NHTSA Complaint #11563428 — 2019 MAZDA CX-5

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11563428
Vehicle	2019 MAZDA CX-5
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 3, 2024
Date Filed	January 3, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

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 64k miles. Prior to the car breaking down the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic on 12/27/23 and concerns with the whining and jerking when driving were expressed. Dealer reports that the transmission was “operating as designed”.

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