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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Mazda-wide stats: Mazda reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Mazda F-150 might be solid while the MazdaFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Mazda Models (21)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Mazda 626
(1983–2003) high severity3,877 complaintsCrash rate: 6.3%Severity: 193528
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Mazda Protege
(1989–2003) high severity1,377 complaintsCrash rate: 17.6%Severity: 25015
3
Mazda Mpv
(1989–2006) high severity1,156 complaintsCrash rate: 11.2%Severity: 17765
4
Mazda Tribute
(2000–2011) high severity2,831 complaintsCrash rate: 4.9%Severity: 7560
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Mazda Rx-7
(1987–1995) high severity205 complaintsCrash rate: 2.9%Severity: 3269
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Mazda Rx-8
(2004–2011) high severity1,003 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 3206
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Mazda Cx-7
(2007–2013) high severity1,541 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 1581
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Mazda Mx-5 Miata
(1990–2005) high severity391 complaintsCrash rate: 13.3%Severity: 965
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Mazda Mazda5
(2006–2016) high severity529 complaintsCrash rate: 8.1%Severity: 571
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Mazda Mazdaspeed3
(2007–2013) high severity155 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 427
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Mazda Mazda6
(2002–2021) high severity2,913 complaintsCrash rate: 6.6%Severity: 310
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Mazda Mazda3
(2004–2026)3,985 complaintsCrash rate: 8.1%Severity: 151
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Mazda Cx-70
(2025–2025)62 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 98
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Mazda Mazda2
(2011–2014)60 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 84
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Mazda Cx-9
(2007–2023)1,796 complaintsCrash rate: 4.9%Severity: 74
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Mazda Cx-90
(2024–2026)353 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 45
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Mazda Cx-5
(2012–2025)3,068 complaintsCrash rate: 6.6%Severity: 38
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Mazda Cx-3
(2014–2021)147 complaintsCrash rate: 9.5%Severity: 34
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Mazda Mx-5
(2006–2025) high severity196 complaintsCrash rate: 10.2%Severity: 30
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Mazda Cx-50
(2023–2026) high severity156 complaintsCrash rate: 12.2%Severity: 23
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Mazda Cx-30
(2020–2025) high severity338 complaintsCrash rate: 13.0%Severity: 17
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Most Common Mazda Problems
Components most reported across all Mazda models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2,348 | 1.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 1,961 | 17.7% |
| ENGINE | 1,804 | 2.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,633 | 3.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1,570 | 3.7% |
| STEERING | 1,248 | 8.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1,247 | 3.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1,129 | 11.8% |
| SUSPENSION | 1,100 | 3.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 889 | 15.6% |
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