NHTSA Complaint #11657420 — 2019 MAZDA CX-5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11657420
Vehicle	2019 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 4, 2025
Date Filed	April 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

At 30,000 miles car began leaking oil severely and was told that the engine block was cracked and needed to be replaced. There are numerous complaints of this same issue online happening just after the warranty has expired. The cost of repair is $6000.

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