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2021 Mazda CX-30: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 32 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,351 to own, including $2,853 in repairs.

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Reliability

32/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,853

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,286

28 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,940

$14,027 – $17,852, estimate

Recalls

on record

Owner complaints

101

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,810

Transmission & drivetrain$426

Driver-assist & stability$182

Electrical system$152

Body, glass & interior$89

Brakes$56

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

Tires › ValveFeb 22, 2021 · campaign 21V101000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Structure › Body › Hatchback/LiftgateFeb 18, 2021 · campaign 21V086000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.

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Other years of the Mazda CX-30

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (89/100) and the 2021 worst (32/100).

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	78/100
2023	80/100
2022	74/100
2021	32/100
2020	89/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2021 Mazda CX-30 a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 32 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2020, 2023 and 2024 scored better.

Is the 2021 Mazda CX-30 reliable?

It scores 32 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,853 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Mazda CX-30 cost to own?

About $13,351 over 5 years: $3,212 in lost value, $2,853 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,940 today.

What are the best years of the Mazda CX-30?

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (89/100) and the 2021 worst (32/100).

How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-30 have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.