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NHTSA complaint #11568928

This page summarizes an official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration owner complaint. Use the verification links below to confirm the record directly with NHTSA.

Vehicle

2021 MAZDA CX-5

Manufacturer

Mazda Motor Corp.

Components

SERVICE BRAKES

Dates

Incident: 01/14/2024
Filed: 01/31/2024

Owner complaint summary

At 15k mi the rear left wheel started to squeal. Took car to dealer, they claimed all brake pads on the car worn out and replaced all of them (front+back), paperwork is available. That's an indication of a design defect impacting the brake system, this is not acceptable. Next week I was driving in winter storm and at one point the car started shifting to the left. I managed to regain control, dashcam video is available. I used to have a 2016 CX-5 and it experienced exactly the same issue. At one point dealer wanted to change brake pads after just 6k mi, I replaced them myself and noticed that the pads were worn unevenly, but it was easier to get rid of the car back then. The number of reports similar to mine is overwhelming, it is sad to see NHTSA not taking any action on this life threatening ticking time bomb.

This is an owner complaint filed with NHTSA (ODI #11568928). It is not automatically an official recall, investigation outcome, or manufacturer admission unless the complaint text itself describes one.
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