2026 Mazda CX-5
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2026: 17 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
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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The failures are intermittent but recurring, and I have personally experienced them multiple times under normal driving conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-30
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 17 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I purchased the card week ago, and by Sunday (09/04) it had only about 100 miles on it. I had just pulled out of my parking spot and came to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Visibility/wiper
3 of 17 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Have a cracked windshield from a chip near the wiper area Mazda says needs to be replaced But they are on National back order Was told that when the windshield caves in or collapses Then an emergency order can be put…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Service brakes
2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.
Seats
1 of 17 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 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 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 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.