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Mazda

Owner Complaints by Model and Engine

Based on 16,492 NHTSA complaints. Updated October 2026.

20 Models
110 Engines Rated
32 Generations
16,492 NHTSA Complaints
Generations by reliability score
21 above the class average4 about average4 below average

Showing 20 of 20 models

Compact SUV

4 models
CX-5
3 generations · 9 engines
2013-20162017-20252026
1 above the class average1 about average
CX-50
1 generation · 4 engines
2023-2025
1 above the class average
CX-7
1 generation · 3 engines
2007-2012
1 below average
Tribute
1 generation · 7 engines
2001-2011
1 below average

Midsize SUV

3 models
CX-70
1 generation · 3 engines
2025
CX-9
2 generations · 6 engines
2007-20152016-2023
2 about average
CX-90
1 generation · 3 engines
2024-2026

Compact Sedan

3 models
Mazda3
4 generations · 20 engines
2004-20092010-20132014-20182019-2025
4 above the class average
Millenia
2 generations · 4 engines
20012002
2 above the class average
Protege
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2003
1 above the class average

Midsize Sedan

2 models
626
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2002
1 below average
Mazda6
3 generations · 14 engines
2003-20082009-20132014-2021
3 above the class average

Subcompact SUV

2 models
CX-3
1 generation · 2 engines
2016-2021
1 above the class average
CX-30
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 above the class average

Sports Car

2 models
MX-5 Miata
3 generations · 7 engines
2000-20052006-20152016-2025
3 above the class average
RX-8
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2012
1 below average

Compact Truck

1 model
B-Series
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2009
1 above the class average

Subcompact

1 model
Mazda2
1 generation · 2 engines
2011-2014
1 above the class average

Compact

1 model
Mazda5
2 generations · 4 engines
2006-20102012-2015
2 above the class average

Minivan

1 model
MPV
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2006
1 about average
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