Subaru Ascent vs Mazda CX-5
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 | Subaru Ascent | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,348 | 3,289 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2026 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 65 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 115 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 11.1% |
Subaru Ascent by year
What breaks
Electrical System
292
21.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
185
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
154
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
106
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
104
7.7%
Brakes
87
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
2.8%
Mazda CX-5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
602
18.3%
Electrical System
458
13.9%
Other & Unspecified
385
11.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
280
8.5%
Brakes
252
7.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
225
6.8%
Lights
222
6.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
160
4.9%