Mazda CX-50 vs Saturn SC1
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 | Saturn SC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 224 | 554 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2026 | 1991–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 63 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Seats |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.4% | 29.4% |
Mazda CX-50 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
50
22.3%
Brakes
28
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
9.4%
Electrical System
19
8.5%
Body & Structure
16
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.7%
Suspension
14
6.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
4.0%
Saturn SC1 by year
What breaks
Seats
81
14.6%
Engine & Cooling
75
13.5%
Electrical System
59
10.6%
Seat Belts
59
10.6%
Brakes
58
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
5.6%
Airbags
29
5.2%