Which years should I avoid for the Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA complaint and recall data point to 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2019 as the CX-5 years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 77, 100, 92, and 85 respectively, all against other CX-5 years.

Which years should I avoid for the Nissan Rogue?

Based on NHTSA data, the Rogue years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025, with complaint index values of 78, 94, 89, 100, and 83.

Does the CX-5 or Rogue have more recalls?

The Rogue has 42 total recall campaigns across 19 model years versus 8 for the CX-5 across 14 model years.

Which has better fuel economy, the CX-5 or Rogue?

The Rogue averages 27.8 mpg combined across its lineup versus 26.5 mpg combined for the CX-5, according to EPA figures.

Is one of these models better overall than the other?

The data does not support declaring an overall winner because complaint totals are not normalized by sales volume; each model's best and worst years should be judged relative to its own lineup.

Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan Rogue: Which Years to Avoid

The Mazda CX-5 logs 2,430 total complaints across 14 model years (174 per year) with 8 recall campaigns; the Nissan Rogue logs 7,231 complaints across 19 model years (381 per year) with 42 recall campaigns. Avoid CX-5 years 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and Rogue years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025. These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Head to head

Mazda CX-5

Model years: 2012–2025 (14)
NHTSA complaints: 2,430
Per model year: 174
Recall campaigns: 8
Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
Best years: 2017, 2022, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.8 ★

Nissan Rogue

Model years: 2007–2025 (19)
NHTSA complaints: 7,231
Per model year: 381
Recall campaigns: 42
Years to avoid: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2012, 2020
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 27.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.3 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	CX-5				Rogue
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	—	—	—	—	No verdict	1	0	—
2008	—	—	—	—	Good	429	5	23.5
2009	—	—	—	—	Good	320	3	23.5
2010	—	—	—	—	Best	282	2	23.5
2011	—	—	—	—	Good	362	2	24
2012	No verdict	1	0	—	Best	318	2	24
2013	Good	194	1	28	Caution	610	1	24.5
2014	Avoid	377	3	27	Caution	440	10	26
2015	Good	133	3	27	Caution	553	9	26
2016	Avoid	510	4	29	Avoid	540	7	27.5
2017	Best	148	1	26.5	Avoid	596	5	31
2018	Avoid	349	3	28	Avoid	668	3	31
2019	Avoid	270	2	27	Caution	337	3	31
2020	Caution	106	0	26	Best	151	1	28
2021	Caution	146	0	25.5	Caution	288	10	31
2022	Best	63	0	25	Good	237	1	31.5
2023	Caution	62	0	25	Avoid	716	6	31.5
2024	Best	44	0	25	Caution	201	4	31.5
2025	Good	27	0	25	Avoid	182	3	31

Complaint Index by year

Mazda CX-5

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Rogue

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid for the Mazda CX-5?: NHTSA complaint and recall data point to 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2019 as the CX-5 years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 77, 100, 92, and 85 respectively, all against other CX-5 years.
Which years should I avoid for the Nissan Rogue?: Based on NHTSA data, the Rogue years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025, with complaint index values of 78, 94, 89, 100, and 83.
Does the CX-5 or Rogue have more recalls?: The Rogue has 42 total recall campaigns across 19 model years versus 8 for the CX-5 across 14 model years.
Which has better fuel economy, the CX-5 or Rogue?: The Rogue averages 27.8 mpg combined across its lineup versus 26.5 mpg combined for the CX-5, according to EPA figures.
Is one of these models better overall than the other?: The data does not support declaring an overall winner because complaint totals are not normalized by sales volume; each model's best and worst years should be judged relative to its own lineup.