Is the Mazda CX-30 Reliable?

20202026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

81/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

7
Total Recalls
181
Owner Complaints
15
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mazda CX-30 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025124
73
Good
20241218
79
Good
2023124
83
Excellent
20221253
84
Excellent
20211644
79
Good
2020223
85
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the CX-30 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mazda CX-3081/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The CX-30 scores 13 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Mazda CX-30 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
SERVICE BRAKES
12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
10
VISIBILITY/WIPER
10

Based on 181 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda CX-30 reliable?+

The Mazda CX-30 scores 81/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 181 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year CX-30 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2020 CX-30 achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 2 recalls and 23 complaints.

How many miles does a CX-30 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mazda CX-30 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used CX-30 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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