Mazda Cx-5 ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2016–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Mazda Cx-5 we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Cx-5 across generations.
Average Score
90/100
Best Year
2023 Mazda Cx-5
Score 92
Weakest Year
2016 Mazda Cx-5
Score 87
Every Mazda Cx-5 Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A top-tier compact SUV renowned for its reliability, offering a premium feel without the premium ownership headaches.
Top risks: Infotainment System & Connectivity · Brake Components · Minor Electrical Sensors
A top-tier choice for reliability, offering a refined driving experience with very few long-term concerns.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Brake System Wear · Suspension Bushings/Links
A top-tier choice for reliability, offering peace of mind from day one, though minor initial software updates are always a possibility for a new model.
Top risks: Infotainment & Connectivity · Minor Electrical Anomalies · Climate Control System Quirks
A fun-to-drive, efficient, and highly dependable compact SUV that offers strong value in the used market.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Brake Components · HVAC System
Problems That Follow the Cx-5 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 2 model years · 50% of generations
Brake Components
Appears in 2 model years · 50% of generations