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2022 Mazda Cx-50 Hev
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
62 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Lights problems dominate (37% of complaints, typically reported near 36k miles).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2022 Mazda Cx-50 Hev, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (6) · Transmission & drivetrain (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Lights
37%23 complaints · typically near 36k mi · 22 in the last 2 years
“Humming sound coming from driver’s side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. This sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a…”
Engine
21%13 complaints · typically near 33k mi · 7 in the last 2 years
“Timing chain cover ended up leaking oil everywhere. Was told this was a known issue with Mazda CX-5 and there was even a service bulletin out.”
Electrical system
10%6 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“The vehicle unexpectedly caught fire and the results could have been catastrophic. Almost new car under warranty. All details are in the uploaded PDF letter and photos…”
Transmission & drivetrain
8%5 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“The timing chain cover gasket failed and is leaking oil at 66,000 miles. It is currently being addressed at Borgman Mazda in Grand Rapids. No crash or safety risk. The…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
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