2024 Mazda CX-90 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 29,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine malfunction” (30% of reports).
- 50engine complaints
- 29,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine malfunction: mentioned in 15 of 50 complaints (30%)
- Hybrid battery: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 50 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mazda CX-90 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-90 | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 CX-90 | 7 | 20% | — |
| 2024 CX-90 | 50 | 14% | 29,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm); power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7024J.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle has 43,000 miles and the radiator has failed. Engine light goes off and on about high engine temperature and limits acceleration. Lost acceleration on freeway and was forced to get off on the freeway shoulder. The temperature gauge jumps from normal to high. Engine was extremely hot and…
My vehicle experienced a total, premature radiator failure at 43,500 miles, after the manufacturer's factory warranty expired. The vehicle began leaking engine coolant rapidly. This creates a severe safety hazard, as a sudden loss of coolant leads to immediate engine overheating, potential engine…
I leased that car Mazda cx-90 from Mazda of [XXX] [XXX] Since i got the car i had feeling the steering wheel its not normal, also the water its under normal level when i did the oil change and the maintenance i mentioned all the issues i have but they didnât do anything till the last time when…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Mazda CX-90s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 (14% of the 359 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 29,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
The most frequent phrase is “engine malfunction”, in 15 of 50 complaints, followed by “hybrid battery” (7).
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