2024 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 12th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (11 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 45owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Mazda CX-5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 16% | 39,381 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 11% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 9% | 17,655 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | 17,655 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% | 39,381 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 Mazda CX-5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLETELY COMPROMISED BY UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALL IN TRAFFIC. For over one week, my 2024 Mazda CX-5 exhibited severe engine sputtering and erratic idle RPM fluctuations (RPMs surging high, then dropping dangerously low) while stopping. while completely stopped in a parking lot with…
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the radio was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that rodents had chewed through the soy-based wiring and created a nest inside the vehicle. The dealer replaced the headliner, wiring harness, both front air…
Component failure: potential thermal (heat-related) breakdown of the EPS control module, steering rack electronics, or associated wiring harness. Description: After approximately two hours of continuous highway driving, a critical Red Steering Wheel Warning Light illuminates intermittently in the…
After vehicle has been parked for awhile, for example over night, there is a Popping sound or Clunking from front of vehicle after moving vehicle and applying brakes at first stop. Noise has been there since 2024. Popping, Clunking sound only when when vehicle parked again. There is also a loud…
See attached document for complaint.
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-5 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 CX-5 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 CX-5 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 CX-5 | 148 | 0 |
| 2020 CX-5 | 107 | 0 |
| 2019 CX-5 | 270 | 2 |
| 2018 CX-5 | 351 | 3 |
| 2017 CX-5 | 150 | 1 |
| 2016 CX-5 | 510 | 4 |
| 2015 CX-5 | 133 | 3 |
| 2014 CX-5 | 377 | 3 |
| 2013 CX-5 | 194 | 1 |
| 2012 CX-5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2024 Mazda CX-5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-5 model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.