Mazda CX-30 vs Ford Explorer Sport
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 | Mazda CX-30 | Ford Explorer Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 380 | 939 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1993–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 50 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 63 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 72 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 22.2% |
Mazda CX-30 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
67
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
56
14.7%
Other & Unspecified
46
12.1%
Electrical System
43
11.3%
Brakes
33
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
21
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
4.2%
Airbags
15
3.9%
Ford Explorer Sport by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
116
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
77
8.2%
Electrical System
68
7.2%
Suspension
68
7.2%
Seats
68
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
67
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
59
6.3%