Mazda CX-50 vs Buick Rainier
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-50 | Buick Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 212 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2026 | 2003–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.6% | 13.5% |
Mazda CX-50 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
47
22.2%
Brakes
26
12.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
9.4%
Electrical System
19
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
15
7.1%
Body & Structure
14
6.6%
Suspension
14
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
8
3.8%
Buick Rainier by year
What breaks
Electrical System
147
28.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
93
17.7%
Lights
57
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
5.3%
Suspension
25
4.8%
Engine & Cooling
22
4.2%
Airbags
22
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
4.2%