MYRModel Year Report

2022 Mazda CX-5

▲ Better than typical
2022 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-09-16T05:55:51.048Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 194 complaints 2014: 377 complaints 2014 2015: 133 complaints 2016: 510 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 347 complaints 2018 2019: 268 complaints 2020: 106 complaints 2020 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 63 complaints 2022 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 44 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2022: 63 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121
2013194
2014377
2015133
2016510
2017148
2018347
2019268
2020106
2021144
202263
202362
202444
202527
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 37%

37% of complaints: exterior lighting — 23 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE
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The vehicle unexpectedly caught fire and the results could have been catastrophic. Almost new car under warranty. All details are in the uploaded PDF letter and photos.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231213

Heating element on front windscreen burning and smoking causing windscreen to crack and is very obviously defective.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231031

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%

8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving in slow moving traffic with vehicles ahead and behind. The vehicle ahead of me slowed, so I applied brakes and began to slow as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220708

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2023 ● 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2014 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda CX-5?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda CX-5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.