MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Mazda CX-5 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,987 total NHTSA owner complaints and 19 federal recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-5.
Best CX-5 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All CX-5 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 6.9 / 10 | 25(1.7/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 CX-5 | 8.1 / 10 | 41(2.7/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 CX-5 | 7.6 / 10 | 60(4/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 CX-5 | 7.9 / 10 | 62(4.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 CX-5 | 7.5 / 10 | 143(9.5/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 CX-5 | 7.8 / 10 | 106(7.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 CX-5 | 6.6 / 10 | 265(17.7/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 CX-5 | 7.3 / 10 | 117(7.8/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 CX-5 | 7.5 / 10 | 148(9.9/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 CX-5 | 3.4 / 10 | 510(34/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 CX-5 | 5.9 / 10 | 133(8.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 CX-5 | 5.1 / 10 | 377(25.1/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |