THE WEEKLY DRIVER

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, AND PODCAST

Reliability Database

Mazda

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 16,029 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

20 Models
113 Engines Rated
34 Generations
16,029 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
41 recommended 57 caution 15 avoid

Compact SUV

4 models
CX-5
2 generations · 8 engines
2013-20162017-2025
3 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
CX-50
1 generation · 3 engines
2023-2025
2 recommended 1 caution
CX-7
1 generation · 3 engines
2007-2012
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Tribute
1 generation · 7 engines
2001-2011
2 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

3 models
CX-70
1 generation · 3 engines
2025
2 recommended 1 caution
CX-9
2 generations · 7 engines
2007-20152016-2023
1 recommended 6 caution
CX-90
1 generation · 3 engines
2024-2026
1 recommended 2 caution

Compact Sedan

3 models
Mazda3
4 generations · 21 engines
2004-20092010-20132014-20182019-2025
7 recommended 10 caution 4 avoid
Millenia
3 generations · 6 engines
200020012002
3 recommended 3 caution
Protege
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2003
2 caution 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models
626
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2002
1 recommended 2 caution
Mazda6
3 generations · 14 engines
2003-20082009-20132014-2021
6 recommended 7 caution 1 avoid

Subcompact SUV

2 models
CX-3
1 generation · 2 engines
2016-2021
1 recommended 1 caution
CX-30
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 2 caution

Sports Car

2 models
Mx-5/ Miata
5 generations · 8 engines
2000-200520062006-201520072016-2025
4 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
RX-8
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2012
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Compact Truck

1 model
B-Series
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2009
3 recommended 4 caution

Subcompact

1 model
Mazda2
1 generation · 2 engines
2011-2014
1 recommended 1 caution

Compact

1 model
Mazda5
2 generations · 4 engines
2006-20102012-2015
1 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Minivan

1 model
MPV
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2006
1 caution 2 avoid
© 2026 The Weekly Driver
RSS Feed About Contact Privacy Policy