2022 Mazda CX-5
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
None on file
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 194 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 512 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2018 | 352 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
36% · 23 reportsEngine
20% · 13 reportsElectrical system
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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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, 2023-12-13
Heating element on front windscreen burning and smoking causing windscreen to crack and is very obviously defective.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-31
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Power train
8% · 5 reportsForward collision avoidance
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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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, 2022-07-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Exterior lighting: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 36% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.