Volkswagen CC 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 | Volkswagen CC | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,359 | 3,289 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2017 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 66 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 115 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.4% | 11.1% |
Volkswagen CC by year
What breaks
Airbags
424
31.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
227
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
203
14.9%
Electrical System
123
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
80
5.9%
Steering
65
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
53
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
34
2.5%
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%