Which Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not place any CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid year in an avoid category. The 2024 model has the higher complaint count at 95 and a complaint index of 100, but it is not flagged as an avoid year.

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid reliable based on complaints?

NHTSA lists 95 complaints for the 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid, with the top problem area being the Electrical System. The median mileage at failure reported was 3,960 miles.

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid better than the 2024?

The 2025 model has 13 complaints and a complaint index of 0, compared to 95 complaints and an index of 100 for 2024. However, 2025 is a newer model year with less time on the road, so the lower count may partly reflect that.

Does the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA data shows 0 recall campaigns for both the 2024 and 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid model years.

What are the most common problems reported on the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?

Across all years, the Electrical System accounts for 39 complaints (36%), the Engine for 36 complaints (33%), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Steering each account for 19 complaints (18%).

Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2024–2025)

There are no designated avoid years for the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. The 2024 model logged 95 complaints with a complaint index of 100, mostly electrical, while 2025 has just 13 complaints and an index of 0 so far.

Model years: 2; 2024–2025
NHTSA complaints: 108
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

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

Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2024	No verdict	100	95	7	0	0	Electrical System	25	—
2025	No verdict	0	13	1	0	0	Electrical System	25	—

Most common Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System39 (36%)
Engine36 (33%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (18%)
Steering19 (18%)
Fuel System16 (15%)
Other14 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain11 (10%)
Lane Departure8 (7%)
Visibility & Wipers6 (6%)
Brakes3 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not place any CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid year in an avoid category. The 2024 model has the higher complaint count at 95 and a complaint index of 100, but it is not flagged as an avoid year.
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid reliable based on complaints?: NHTSA lists 95 complaints for the 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid, with the top problem area being the Electrical System. The median mileage at failure reported was 3,960 miles.
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid better than the 2024?: The 2025 model has 13 complaints and a complaint index of 0, compared to 95 complaints and an index of 100 for 2024. However, 2025 is a newer model year with less time on the road, so the lower count may partly reflect that.
Does the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?: NHTSA data shows 0 recall campaigns for both the 2024 and 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid model years.
What are the most common problems reported on the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?: Across all years, the Electrical System accounts for 39 complaints (36%), the Engine for 36 complaints (33%), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Steering each account for 19 complaints (18%).