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All cars · Mazda CX-5 · 2023

2023 Mazda CX-5. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index34100 = average car
Complaints64NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold153,808U.S. model year
Per 100K sold42complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD24 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)4WD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500

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

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes17%
Engine16%
Lights16%
Automatic emergency braking16%
Electrical14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6480408

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 285

Mazda filed 285 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • One of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice
  • Some customers may complain about any of the following: * Infotainment Center Display does not…
  • If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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