Mazda CX-90 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 413 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Mazda CX-90 (2024–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2024 has the most, with 365. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (198 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All CX-90 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 300 | 0 | 123 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 35 | 28,000 | 2 | 273 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 365 | 28,550 | 11 | 523 | Too new to compare | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Steering198 41%
- Engine59 12%
- Electrical system52 11%
- Other or unknown50 10%
- Forward collision avoidance42 8.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain34 7.0%
- Brakes25 5.2%
- Fuel system23 4.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2024: “During normal operation of the car the radiator sprung a leak which could have resulted in leaving us stranded with our young kid. this was verified by the dealership who's only solution has been to replace the radiator at our expense. There were no warning lights or other indications of the damage other than coolant leaking from the bottom of the car”
NHTSA complaint #11758910, filed 2026-082025: “My car is literally stalling out on me. It started by sputtering when I put my foot on the gas a week or so ago. Then today It literally started just losing power while driving. It’s not throwing any codes but that’s super dangerous and this car is only a year old. I am extremely concerned for my safety.”
NHTSA complaint #11748301, filed 2026-072026: “I am reporting a safety defect involving my Mazda CX-90 with approximately 1,400 miles. The vehicle emits strong chemical fumes into the passenger cabin during normal operation. I first noticed it the night I purchased the vehicle when I was driving it home. The fumes occur both with and without the HVAC system in use. Once present, the odor lingers inside the cabin for an extended period, even after the vehicle is turned off. The exposure causes physical symptoms, including headaches, burning eyes, watering, and irritation while driving. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology