Mazda CX-50 years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda CX-50 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda CX-50 years
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Mazda CX-50 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda CX-50 problems
All model years combined.
- Driver assistance35
- Brakes28
- Transmission23
- Electrical21
- Body16
- Suspension14
- Engine11
- Steering8
- Seats8
- Visibility7
- Fuel system6
- Airbags6
Mazda CX-50 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 14 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 40 | Transmission | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | - | 35 | Driver assistance | 13,522 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 64 | Brakes | 57,000 | 2 | 9 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mazda CX-50
What years of the Mazda CX-50 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda CX-50 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda CX-50?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda CX-50?
Driver assistance, with 35 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (28) and transmission (23).
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-50 have?
5 recalls between 2023 and 2026. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.
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