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2024 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

23/100

#11 most-complained of 14 CX-5 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has 44 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 23 out of 100 — #11 highest of 14 CX-5 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25
23 city / 29 hwy

Top 2024 Mazda CX-5 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine11 (25%)
  2. Other10 (23%)
  3. Structure & Body9 (20%)
  4. Brakes8 (18%)
  5. Electrical System7 (16%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (14%)
  7. Steering3 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain3 (7%)
  10. Airbags2 (5%)
2024 Mazda CX-5 complaints: complaints filed per month5Nov 2023May 2024Nov 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (5).

2024 Mazda CX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other CX-5 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best863025
2023Caution5462025
2024Best2344025
2025Good4627025

All Mazda CX-5 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Mazda CX-5 ranks #11 of 14 among CX-5 model years (Complaint Index 23/100, verdict: Best). It has 44 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
The most reported problem areas are engine (11 complaints), structure & body (9 complaints), and brakes (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,828 miles.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2024 Mazda CX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
EPA rates the 2024 Mazda CX-5 at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.