Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 6 model years, 2017–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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5 reported problems to check
7 reported problems to check
7 reported problems to check
9 reported problems to check
9 reported problems to check
3 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention vehicle speed control.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible fatal outcome.
First checks
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
14 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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