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2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid years

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

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid ranks worst among the model's 2 years of data, with 95 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 100, and 7 crashes reported. No recalls have been issued for this year.

Complaints
95
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
24 city / 28 hwy

Top 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid problems

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

  1. Electrical System33 (35%)
  2. Engine32 (34%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (18%)
  4. Steering17 (18%)
  5. Fuel System14 (15%)
  6. Other13 (14%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
  8. Lane Departure7 (7%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers6 (6%)
  10. Brakes3 (3%)

What owners report

  • Steering resistance or sudden hard pull to one side while turning at low speed, in one case leading to a collision with a fixed object.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses power unexpectedly on the highway, sometimes with a critical warning light, leaving it stranded in traffic.
  • Engine RPMs surge unexpectedly while transitioning out of EV mode, causing a sudden jolt forward.
  • Backup camera freezes on an old image or fails to warn during a low-speed reverse maneuver, with emergency braking not activating.
  • Electrical wiring odor and warning messages tied to the hybrid battery system, with the vehicle found dead and unable to start.
  • Driver-side mirror glass vibrates at highway speeds above 50 mph, distorting the view of vehicles behind.
2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month14Aug 2023Dec 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026
153 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Feb 2026; peak Feb 2025 (14).

2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,200
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-90 Plug-in Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict10095025
2025No verdict013025

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data shows 95 owner complaints for the 2024 model year, the highest count among the 2 years with data, and it ranks worst (rank 1 of the worst-first list) with a Complaint Index of 100.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?
Electrical System complaints make up 35% of reports, followed by Engine at 34%, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Steering each at 18%. Median mileage at failure for electrical issues is 3,480 and for fuel system issues is 24,000.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 0 do-not-drive recalls for the 2024 model year.
Were there any crashes or injuries reported?
NHTSA data lists 7 crashes and 4 injuries associated with 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid complaints, with no reported fires or deaths.
How does the 2024 model compare to the 2025 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?
The 2025 model year has far fewer complaints, 13 versus 95, and a Complaint Index of 0 compared to 100 for 2024.

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.