Acura TLX vs Mazda CX-5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Acura TLX | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,341 | 3,269 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2025 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 115 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.2% | 11.1% |
Acura TLX by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
292
21.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
259
19.3%
Electrical System
156
11.6%
Other & Unspecified
114
8.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
109
8.1%
Brakes
71
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
49
3.7%
Mazda CX-5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
599
18.3%
Electrical System
457
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
382
11.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
278
8.5%
Brakes
250
7.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
225
6.9%
Lights
222
6.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
158
4.8%