Mazda Cx-30 Reliability
338 NHTSA complaints (2020–2025). Complaint rate: 7.5 per 1,000 vehicles.
Mazda Cx-30 Generations
Manufacturer redesigns the car every few years (a “generation”). Each generation has different engineering and common issues. Click a generation to see year-by-year breakdown.
| Generation | Years | Complaints | Crashes | Volume | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | 2020–present | 338 | 44 | Hide years | |||
| 2020 | 47 | 3 | View 2020View→ | ||||
| 2021 | 127 | 12 | View 2021View→ | ||||
| 2022 | 48 | 9 | View 2022View→ | ||||
| 2023 | 35 | 12 | View 2023View→ | ||||
| 2024 | 38 | 5 | View 2024View→ | ||||
| 2025 | 43 | 3 | View 2025View→ |
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: The 2021 Mazda Cx-30 had a notable spike in NHTSA complaints. Other years had typical complaint volumes. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE.
Avoid These Years
Average
Better Years
No years stand out as significantly better.
Too New
Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.
A model's reputation is just the start.
Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA complaint count per model year
Common Mazda Cx-30 Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 63 | 0.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 43 | 9.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 2.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 43.5% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 18 | 27.8% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | 0.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 38.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 0.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 8.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 25.0% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
| Year | Generation | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gen 1 | 47 | 3 | — | View 2020View→ |
| 2021AVOID | Gen 1 | 127 | 12 | — | View 2021View→ |
| 2022 | Gen 1 | 48 | 9 | — | View 2022View→ |
| 2023 | Gen 1 | 35 | 12 | — | View 2023View→ |
| 2024TOO NEW | Gen 1 | 38 | 5 | 1 | View 2024View→ |
| 2025TOO NEW | Gen 1 | 43 | 3 | — | View 2025View→ |
See also: Mazda Cx-30accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
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