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All cars · Mazda CX-5 · 2022

2022 Mazda CX-5. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index24100 = average car
Complaints44NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold151,594U.S. model year
Per 100K sold29complaints
Year rank#1 of 10#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD24 / 30 / 26Regular$2,400
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)4WD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 900 and 69,200 miles. Median 20,500, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine27%
Lights18%
Electrical14%
Automatic emergency braking11%
Transmission & drivetrain11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6552104

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 353

Mazda filed 353 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Connected Vehicle Symptom Troubleshooting: Some customers may complain about any of the following
  • Trailer Tow Hitch And Trailer Hitch Harness Accessory Installation: Due to a revised rear…
  • Due to a revised rear bumper for 2022 CX-5, the accessory trailer tow hitch and trailer hitch…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20193962154,545Electrical
20203143146,420Electrical
202167109168,448Engine
20222444151,594Engine
20233464153,808Brakes
20243745134,088Brakes
20253428136,335Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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