Mazda CX-5 problems by year
2,985 complaints across 9 model years, 2013–2021. 2016 draws the most at 628; 2020 the fewest at 156.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 292 | Electrical system (19.9%) | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 492 | Electrical system (26.8%) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 167 | Structure (16.2%) | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 628most | Exterior lighting (25.6%) | 52 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 199 | Electrical system (22.1%) | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 478 | Engine (37.4%) | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 366 | Engine (35.8%) | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 156 | Electrical system (19.2%) | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 207 | Engine (38.6%) | 24 | 0 | 0 |