2021 Mazda CX-5: reliability, problems and cost to own
FairBelow average
It scores 36 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,542 to own, including $2,667 in repairs.
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.
Not especially. It scores 36 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2017 and 2022 scored better.
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
It scores 36 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,667 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Mazda CX-5 cost to own?
About $13,542 over 5 years: $3,589 in lost value, $2,667 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,815 today.
What are the best years of the Mazda CX-5?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2018 worst (27/100).