Mazda Cx-30 ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2020–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Mazda Cx-30 we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Cx-30 across generations.
Average Score
89/100
Best Year
2022 Mazda Cx-30
Score 91
Weakest Year
2021 Mazda Cx-30
Score 86
Every Mazda Cx-30 Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A premium compact SUV that delivers on reliability and driving enjoyment, with minor tech and wear items to monitor.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Brake Components · Interior Trim & Rattles
A meticulously engineered compact crossover offering strong reliability with a touch of premium sophistication.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Braking System Components · Minor Electrical Anomalies
A top-tier choice for reliability and driving enjoyment, with only minor tech and comfort quirks to watch for.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Brakes · Suspension Noises
An outstanding choice offering exceptional predicted long-term reliability and a surprisingly premium ownership experience.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Minor Suspension Components · Brake System Wear
A premium-feeling subcompact SUV that promises exceptional long-term reliability and driver satisfaction.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Brakes · Engine (Turbo Carbon Buildup)
A reliable and enjoyable compact crossover, but turbo models demand strict recall verification to avoid major mechanical grief.
Top risks: 2.5T Engine Piston Deformation (Recall 21V-256) · Fuel Pump Failure (Recall 21V-935) · Infotainment System Glitches
Problems That Follow the Cx-30 Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Infotainment System
Appears in 4 model years · 67% of generations
Brakes
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations