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2025 Mazda CX-5

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2025 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-09-16T22:52:32.582Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 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 2025 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2025: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121
2013194
2014377
2015133
2016510
2017148
2018347
2019268
2020106
2021144
202263
202362
202444
202527
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

10 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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At about 6:50am July 7th 2026, I was getting in the exit lane of interstate 50 to exit. I merge into the lane and being applying my breaks since I was going about 55-60mph. However, my vehicle did not slow down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260718

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I pulled the car into garage, and realized it's not inside enough. So I moved the car forward, but forgot to place the shift to P position. With the shift in D position, I shut off the engine, opened the door, ready to get out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250905

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

The vehicle was brought to Mazda three times for the same brake-related concern.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260821

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and SEATS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

8 of 27 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE

6 of 27 total reports mention: engine.

INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing lamp.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2014 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

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

How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.