Is the Mazda CX-50 Reliable?

20232026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

77/100
Good

Reliability Score

5
Total Recalls
111
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mazda CX-50 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026011
78
Good
20254301
70
Good
20240333
79
Good
20231372
81
Excellent

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

How the CX-50 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mazda CX-5077/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The CX-50 scores 9 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Mazda CX-50 Reliability Issues

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

SERVICE BRAKES
16
POWER TRAIN
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
SUSPENSION
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
STRUCTURE:BODY
6

Based on 111 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda CX-50 reliable?+

The Mazda CX-50 scores 77/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 5 recall campaigns and 111 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year CX-50 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 CX-50 achieved the highest reliability score of 81/100 with 1 recall and 37 complaints.

How many miles does a CX-50 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mazda CX-50 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used CX-50 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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