Mazda MAZDA5 vs Subaru Ascent
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 MAZDA5 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 535 | 1,331 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2016 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 45 | 62 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 8.8% |
Mazda MAZDA5 by year
What breaks
Steering
102
19.1%
Tires
60
11.2%
Suspension
59
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
44
8.2%
Brakes
40
7.5%
Body & Structure
36
6.7%
Electrical System
25
4.7%
Airbags
25
4.7%
Subaru Ascent by year
What breaks
Electrical System
290
21.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
15.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
182
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
152
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
106
8.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
101
7.6%
Brakes
87
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
2.9%