MYRModel Year Report

2023 Mazda CX-5

▲ Better than typical
2023 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:07:07.055Z

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, 2023 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 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2023: 62 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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At 2:00 on a clear afternoon I was slowly coasting into a right hand turn into a parking space, and lightly tapping the brake to finalize the stop, when the car accelerated HARD forward over a curb and a sidewalk into the brick wall of a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231002

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Brand new 2023 Mazda CX-5 with 150 miles on it experienced unintended acceleration while braking. Pulled into a parking spot with my foot on the brakes but the car didn't stop & even accelerated over a sidewalk and into a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230722

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16%

16% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260902

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2022 ● 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2014 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 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.