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#BS-2022-MAZCX5-41AC2022 Mazda Cx 5
Based on reports from 69 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 69 complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
auto level or adaptive headlight motor noise
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
smoke pouring out of vents after turning ac on
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
cluster screen cracked
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
13 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Lights (13 reports).
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Mazda Cx 5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,314 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5. Recent trend: decreasing.



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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 5 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2022 Mazda Cx 5 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
69
Class avg
89
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2022.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 69 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Mazda Cx 5 Model Years
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