Mazda Cx-50 Reliability
156 NHTSA complaints (2023–2026). Complaint rate: 10.1 per 1,000 vehicles.
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: The Mazda Cx-50 has fairly consistent complaint patterns across model years.
Avoid These Years
No years with significant complaint spikes.
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-50 Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 11.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 0.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 7.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | 9.1% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | 0.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 10 | 30.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 9 | 22.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 11.1% |
| STEERING | 7 | 0.0% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 16.7% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
| Year | Generation | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 86 | 17 | — | View 2023View→ |
| 2024TOO NEW | — | 45 | 2 | 3 | View 2024View→ |
| 2025TOO NEW | — | 24 | 0 | — | View 2025View→ |
See also: Mazda Cx-50accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
Buying a Mazda Cx-50?
Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.
Check VIN Free