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

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019 as the Mazda CX-5 years to avoid, with 2016 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 4 recalls.

Which years should I avoid for the Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA data flags 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 as the Nissan Rogue years to avoid, with 2023 hitting a complaint index of 100 on 716 complaints and 6 recalls.

Does the Mazda CX-5 or Nissan Rogue have more recalls?

The Nissan Rogue has 39 total recall campaigns versus 8 for the Mazda CX-5, across 16 and 14 model years respectively.

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

The Nissan Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined versus 26.5 mpg combined for the Mazda CX-5, based on EPA figures across their model years.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

For the CX-5, Engine (28%) and Electrical System (27%) lead complaints; for the Rogue, Engine (26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%) lead.

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

Mazda CX-5 owners should avoid 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019, while Nissan Rogue owners should avoid 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025. The CX-5 logs 2,430 complaints across 14 model years (174/year) against 8 recalls; the Rogue logs 6,481 complaints across 16 model years (405/year) against 39 recalls. Totals aren't sales-normalized, so this isn't a sales-weighted comparison.

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: 2015, 2017, 2022
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.8 ★

Nissan Rogue

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 6,481
Per model year: 405
Recall campaigns: 39
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.3
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
2010	—	—	—	—	Best	282	2	23.5
2011	—	—	—	—	Best	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	Good	440	10	26
2015	Best	133	3	27	Caution	553	9	26
2016	Avoid	510	4	29	Caution	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	Good	337	3	31
2020	Good	106	0	26	Best	151	1	28
2021	Caution	146	0	25.5	Good	288	10	31
2022	Best	63	0	25	Good	237	1	31.5
2023	Caution	62	0	25	Avoid	716	6	31.5
2024	Good	44	0	25	Caution	201	4	31.5
2025	Caution	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 data flags 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019 as the Mazda CX-5 years to avoid, with 2016 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 4 recalls.
Which years should I avoid for the Nissan Rogue?: NHTSA data flags 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 as the Nissan Rogue years to avoid, with 2023 hitting a complaint index of 100 on 716 complaints and 6 recalls.
Does the Mazda CX-5 or Nissan Rogue have more recalls?: The Nissan Rogue has 39 total recall campaigns versus 8 for the Mazda CX-5, across 16 and 14 model years respectively.
Which gets better fuel economy, the CX-5 or Rogue?: The Nissan Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined versus 26.5 mpg combined for the Mazda CX-5, based on EPA figures across their model years.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: For the CX-5, Engine (28%) and Electrical System (27%) lead complaints; for the Rogue, Engine (26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%) lead.