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All cars · Mazda CX-5 · 2025

2025 Mazda CX-5. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index34100 = average car
Complaints28NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold136,335U.S. model year
Per 100K sold21complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD25 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)4WD39 / 37 / 38Regular$1,650
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
Brakes36%
Automatic emergency braking29%
Engine25%
Electrical21%
Speed control18%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2840402

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 149

Mazda filed 149 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Some customers may complain about color discrepancies (brightness differences) of the image…
  • Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging
  • Click noise when first moving forward or reverse

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
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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