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Mazda CX-90 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 425 complaints about the Mazda CX-90 since 2024, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 2024 model year has 373 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2024
Owner complaints
425
Recalls
11
Worst year
2024
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2024-2026

Mazda CX-90 years to avoid

More than twice the CX-90's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Mazda CX-90 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mazda CX-90 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mazda CX-90 problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    202
  • Engine
    63
  • Driver assistance
    62
  • Electrical
    54
  • Transmission
    35
  • Brakes
    25
  • Fuel system
    24
  • Acceleration
    20
  • Visibility
    12
  • Body
    11
  • Suspension
    9
  • Tires
    8

Most reported problems on the Mazda CX-90

Jerking 46Adaptive cruise 23Lane assist 18Grinding brakes 18Loss of power 15Stalling 13Check engine light 12Power steering loss 11

Mazda CX-90 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-15Electrical00
2025-37Brakes21
2024-373Steering29,000118Avoid

Recalls 11

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Mazda CX-90 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mazda CX-90

What years of the Mazda CX-90 should you avoid?

2024. It has more than twice the Mazda CX-90's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2024 alone has 373, mostly about steering and engine.

What is the best year for a used Mazda CX-90?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mazda CX-90?

Steering, with 202 complaints across all years, followed by engine (63) and driver assistance (62).

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-90 have?

11 recalls between 2024 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 11.

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