Mazda CX-5 vs Chevrolet Traverse
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-5 | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,269 | 7,917 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 219 | 260 |
| Fires reported | 30 | 54 |
| Injuries reported | 115 | 174 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 6.2% |
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%
Chevrolet Traverse by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,204
15.2%
Airbags
1,052
13.3%
Steering
954
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
901
11.4%
Electrical System
830
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
590
7.5%
Stability & Traction Control
516
6.5%
Brakes
398
5.0%