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2024 Mazda CX-90Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 527 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
527
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Recalls
11
TSBs
521
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 527 complaints, 14 crashes, 1 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 14.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

exterior mirror shaking above 60 mph

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes squeak when breaking under 10mph

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

hatchback door opens by itself

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

rear passenger door hard to open

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

poor parking sensor coverage

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

194 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

21
0–30K
12
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (21 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (194 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering194 (37%)
Engine53 (10%)
Other38 (7%)
Electrical37 (7%)
Drivetrain31 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control25 (5%)
Speed Control17 (3%)
Fuel System16 (3%)

2024 Mazda CX-90: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 37% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mazda CX-90, with 194 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mazda CX-90, with 53 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 2024 Mazda CX-90, with 37 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 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mazda CX-90, with 31 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

55
23
80
24
70
25
322
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Mazda CX-90. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

23V429000Jul 2023

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

23V553000Sep 2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

23V718000Dec 2023

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V719000Dec 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

24V022000Mar 2024

STEERING

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

RQ26002OpenOpened Jan 2026

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy

STEERING

This is the worst model year for the Mazda CX-90 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2024 Mazda CX-90 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

527

Class avg

36

14.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

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. 527 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2024 Mazda CX-90: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is related to the steering, with 194 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 reliable?
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has 527 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 14.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 Mazda CX-90 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda CX-90 problems start?
Based on 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2024 Mazda CX-90 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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