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Mazda Cx-90: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2019 93 · 2020 92 · 2021 91 · 2025 89

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202589/100
Buy

21 complaints · 2 recalls

202191/100
Buy

34 complaints · 1 recalls

202092/100
Buy

19 complaints · 1 recalls

201993/100
Buybest year

51 complaints · 2 recalls

201883/100
Buy

124 complaints · 2 recalls

201564/100
Caution

35 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

54 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

68 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201264/100
Caution

221 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

170 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Mazda Cx-90’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Mazda Cx-90 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mazda Cx-90 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.