MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Mazda CX-50 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 135 total NHTSA owner complaints and 7 federal recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-50.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
CX-50 Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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Best CX-50 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All CX-50 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-50 | 5.2 / 10 | 43(9.6/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 CX-50 | 6.5 / 10 | 32(7.1/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 CX-50 | 6 / 10 | 60(13.3/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 CX-50 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |