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2024 Mazda CX-90 Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 67 of 342 total complaints (20%) for the 2024 Mazda CX-90, with a median mileage at failure of 28,550. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to this engine issue as of the data date.

Engine complaints
67
20% of 342
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Adaptive cruise control brakes hard or slows the vehicle unexpectedly when a semi-truck or large vehicle is in an adjacent lane, especially on curves.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration reported at low parking speed, resulting in a collision with a tree.
  • Loss of engine power while driving, with no throttle response and a dashboard malfunction warning until the engine was restarted.
  • Unusual rattling or rumbling engine noises during acceleration and when shifting from drive to park, reported by around 2,000 miles.

When 2024 Mazda CX-90 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2023, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2024 Mazda CX-90 engine complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2023Jan 2024Jul 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2023 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Mazda CX-90

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CX-90 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202467 (20%)
  2. 20257 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
Engine complaints make up 67 of 342 total complaints filed for the 2024 CX-90, or 20% of all complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 engine issue?
NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine problem area on the 2024 CX-90.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,550 miles for engine-related complaints on the 2024 CX-90.
Did the engine complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2024 CX-90.

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.