Vehicle repeatedly failed to start after sitting un-driven for more than one day. Vehicle was taken to dealership on three occassions for repair. Vehicle failed to start after sitting un-driven at dealership during third repair attempt. Dealership replaced battery twice, but the issue was not resolved. The problem worsened to the point that major electrical issues were experienced, including brake system failure, steering wheel failure, gauge failure, and complete electrical system failure. Car is inoperable. Independent technical specialist conducted tests and confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing irregular electrical activity and suspected an internal electrical flaw in the alternator and/or a body control issue. Manufacturer has been ordered by a bbb auto line arbitrator to repurchase the vehicle.
2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints
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Loss of power steering at same time all dash icons lit up. Car then momentarily shut off doing 75mph; lost headlights (during night). This continued numerous times. Headlights started flashing on/off and right turn signal caused car to shut off. Towed to dealer next day and almost a week and they and mazda engineering have no clue.
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