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2022 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-5 is the stronger next inspection based on decision and evidence confidence.

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JL generation

2022 Jeep Wrangler

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Pedestrian Alert Sounds investigation. moderate severity. No defensible mileage band.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
0
EPA combined MPG
20.5
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_jeep-wrangler-2022-investigation-investigation-dp22005-obs-35262022 Jeep WranglerEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“Pedestrian alert sounds NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.”
NHTSAinvestigationJan 2023Open source record
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Second generation (KF)

2021 Mazda CX-5

BuyEvidence: Medium confidence

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

Most immediate named issue
Sa266: Mazda Mobile Start (Mms) Cannot Communicate With Vehicle safety campaign. moderate severity. 12,125 to 84,500 mi.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
0
EPA combined MPG
25.5
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_mazda-cx-5-2021-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10186263-sa266-2021-obs-224652021 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“MAZDA Mobile start (MMS) cannot communicate with vehicle ”
NHTSAtsbDec 2016Open source record
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