2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint 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.
- Electrical System33 (35%)
- Engine32 (34%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (18%)
- Steering17 (18%)
- Fuel System14 (15%)
- Other13 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
- Lane Departure7 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (6%)
- 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 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
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No verdict | 100 | 95 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025 | No verdict | 0 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
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.