Complaints
75
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2023 Mazda CX-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:4,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#28 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
#38 complaints
Brakes
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Mazda CX-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 2 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2023 Mazda CX-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 75 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 4,000 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (8 complaints); Brakes (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 4,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2023 Mazda CX-5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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