MYRModel Year Report

2023 Mazda CX-5

▲ Better than typical
2023 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:57.795Z

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: 507 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 344 complaints 2018 2019: 260 complaints 2020: 105 complaints 2020 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2022 2023: 59 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 23 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2023: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121
2013194
2014377
2015133
2016507
2017148
2018344
2019260
2020105
2021137
202262
202359
202441
202523
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 9 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

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

ENGINE 15%

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

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

CRASH INJURY
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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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 8%

8% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 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 (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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 15% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.