Mazda CX-5
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 presents a generally good reliability profile, though a lack of extensive defect data for this model year means potential systemic issues remain unquantified.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.84 | 9.05 |
| 2025 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2024 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2023 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2022 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2021 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2019 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 |
| 2018 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.84 | 9.05 |
| 2017 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.05 |
| 2016 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 |
| 2015 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 |
| 2014 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 |
| 2013 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Signature | Signature | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Signature | Signature | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Premium Package | Premium Package | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Premium Package | Premium Package | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Grand Touring | Grand Touring | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $26,730, Trim: Grand Touring | Grand Touring | $26,730 |
| 2019 | Base price: $30,045, Trim: Touring | Touring | $30,045 |
| 2018 | Base price: $29,645, Trim: Grand Touring | Grand Touring | $29,645 |
| 2017 | Trim: Sport | Sport | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Turbo | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes | Standard | 2 | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.2 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Yes | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.2 | 17 | 17 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.2 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 871 | 30.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.2, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | — | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.2 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.2 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2016 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | tpms | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release | standard | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | standard | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | standard | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mazda CX-5 presents a generally good reliability profile, though a lack of extensive defect data for this model year means potential systemic issues remain unquantified.
2025
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 offers average reliability, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2024
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 offers commendable safety and a refined driving experience, but its average reliability rating means buyers should prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially concerning potential software or calibration issues.
2023
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 offers a solid ownership proposition with excellent safety ratings and good fuel economy.
2022
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 offers excellent safety ratings and a refined driving experience, but its average reliability verdict, influenced by a high number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), means a thorough pre-purchase inspection is crucial.
2021
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 presents a solid used-car proposition with excellent safety ratings and a generally good reliability score.
2020
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 offers a good balance of style and practicality, with excellent safety ratings.
2019
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 offers a compelling driving experience but demands careful consideration due to its reliability record.
2018
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 offers a compelling blend of driving dynamics and practicality, but its reliability record warrants careful consideration.
2017
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2016
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 offers a competent driving experience but requires careful consideration due to its reliability record.
2015
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2014
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 offers a compelling blend of driving dynamics and practicality, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the steering system due to critical recall data.
2013
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 offers a competent driving experience but warrants careful consideration due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mazda CX-5?
Carfocal currently has 14 published CX-5 reports, covering 2013 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mazda CX-5 presents a generally good reliability profile, though a lack of extensive defect data for this model year means potential systemic issues remain unquantified.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mazda CX-5 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mazda CX-5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mazda cx-5 presents a generally good reliability profile, though a lack of extensive defect data for this model year means potential systemic issues remain unquantified. and the 2026 mazda cx-5 offers reasonable value for used shoppers prioritizing a clean defect history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mazda CX-5?
Across Carfocal's published CX-5 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System Components.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints