Mazda problems and recalls

Owners have filed 22,219 complaints about 31 Mazda models. The most complained-about is the MAZDA3, mostly for steering problems.

Models

Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.

Model	Years	Complaints	Worst year	Top problem
MAZDA3	2004-2026	2,993	2010	Steering
626	1990-2003	2,985	1995	Transmission
CX-5	2012-2026	2,482	2016	Engine
MAZDA6	2002-2021	2,239	2009	Airbags
Tribute	2000-2011	2,102	2001	Engine
CX-9	2007-2023	1,495	2012	Brakes
CX-7	2007-2013	1,134	2007	Engine
Protege	1990-2003	1,074	1995	Seat belts
MPV	1990-2006	914	2000	Engine
RX-8	2004-2011	784	2004	Transmission
B-Series Truck	1990-2009	712	1994	Airbags
CX-90	2024-2026	425	2024	Steering
MAZDA5	2006-2016	412	2006	Steering
MX-5 Miata	1990-2005	339	1999	Airbags
CX-30	2020-2026	257	2021	Engine
Millenia	1991-2003	240	1995	Engine
MX-6	1990-1997	181	1993	Transmission
MX-5	2006-2026	155	2016	Transmission
CX-50	2023-2026	153	2023	Driver assistance
RX-7	1990-1995	152	1993	Engine
MX3	1991-1999	132	1993	Seat belts
Navajo	1990-1994	122	1994	Brakes
Mazdaspeed3	2007-2013	121	2007	Transmission
CX-3	2014-2021	114	2016	Electrical
CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid	2024-2025	108	2024	Electrical
929	1990-1995	99	1992	Brakes
323	1990-1995	79	1991	Seat belts
CX-70	2025-2026	57	2025	Driver assistance
Mazda	1990-2005	56	2004	Engine
MAZDA2	2011-2014	48	2011	Steering
Mazdaspeed6	2006-2007	29	2006	Transmission