Mazda problems
Owners have filed 29,632 complaints about Mazda vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 50 models.
29,632
Complaints
50
Models
2,164
Crashes reported
584
Fires reported
Every Mazda model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA3 | 2004–2026 | 4,006 | 2008 | Steering |
| 626 | 1983–2003 | 3,877 | 1995 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| CX-5 | 2012–2026 | 3,269 | 2016 | Engine & Cooling |
| MAZDA6 | 2002–2021 | 2,937 | 2014 | Airbags |
| Tribute | 2000–2011 | 2,831 | 2001 | Engine & Cooling |
| CX-9 | 2007–2023 | 1,827 | 2012 | Brakes |
| CX-7 | 2007–2013 | 1,546 | 2007 | Engine & Cooling |
| Protege | 1989–2003 | 1,377 | 1995 | Seat Belts |
| MPV | 1989–2006 | 1,156 | 2003 | Engine & Cooling |
| RX-8 | 2004–2011 | 1,004 | 2004 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| B-Series Truck | 1990–2009 | 888 | 2000 | Airbags |
| CX-90 | 2024–2026 | 541 | 2024 | Steering |
| MAZDA5 | 2006–2016 | 535 | 2006 | Steering |
| MX-5 Miata | 1990–2005 | 391 | 1999 | Airbags |
| CX-30 | 2020–2026 | 380 | 2021 | Engine & Cooling |
| Millenia | 1991–2003 | 338 | 1995 | Engine & Cooling |
| MX-6 | 1990–1997 | 241 | 1994 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| CX-50 | 2023–2026 | 212 | 2023 | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| 929 | 1988–1995 | 208 | — | Brakes |
| RX-7 | 1987–1995 | 205 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| 323 | 1986–1995 | 204 | — | Seat Belts |
| MX-5 | 2006–2026 | 202 | 2006 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Navajo | 1990–1994 | 187 | — | Brakes |
| CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid | 2024–2025 | 184 | — | Electrical System |
| MAZDASPEED3 | 2007–2013 | 155 | 2008 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| CX-3 | 2014–2021 | 154 | 2016 | Electrical System |
| RX7 | 1982–1989 | 144 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| MX3 | 1991–1999 | 118 | — | Seat Belts |
| CX-70 | 2025–2026 | 84 | — | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Mazda | 1983–2005 | 79 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| MX6 | 1986–1989 | 61 | — | Seat Belts |
| MAZDA2 | 2011–2014 | 60 | 2014 | Steering |
| CX9 | 2007–2010 | 58 | — | Brakes |
| MX-3 | 1992–1996 | 37 | — | Suspension |
| MAZDASPEED6 | 2006–2007 | 33 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
Mazda model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2021 Mazda CX-30
138 complaints · engine & cooling
2003 Mazda MPV
141 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2016 Mazda CX-5
628 complaints · lights
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
87 complaints · brakes
2008 Mazda MAZDA3
387 complaints · steering
2023 Mazda CX-50
96 complaints · driver assist & collision avoidance
1995 Mazda Protege
232 complaints · airbags
1995 Mazda Millenia
132 complaints · engine & cooling
2006 Mazda MX-5
36 complaints · body & structure
2018 Mazda CX-5
475 complaints · engine & cooling
2000 Mazda MPV
184 complaints · engine & cooling
2000 Mazda B-Series Truck
74 complaints · tires
2016 Mazda MX-5
42 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2006 Mazda MAZDA5
103 complaints · suspension
2024 Mazda CX-90
481 complaints · steering