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2024 Mazda CX-90 Brakes Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
4%of 369 total for the year
Median mileage
23,209miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2024 Mazda CX-90, 4% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,209 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I’m driving, the steering wheel suddenly gets stuck and pulls against me with force. This is extremely dangerous, especially on the freeway or when going over a bridge — the car pulls in the opposite direction of where I’m steering. The brakes also start squealing very loudly. It feels like the steering wheel is about to lock up while I’m driving, and I’ve had to physically fight it to keep control of the car. This is a serious safety risk, and it feels like the vehicle could lose steering at any moment.”

NHTSA complaint #11738895, filed 2026-05

“The service brake system on my 2024 Mazda CX-90 produces a loud, high-pitched squeaking noise during normal low-speed braking, including when stopping at traffic lights, reversing, and parking. The issue has been present and occurs daily under normal driving conditions. The brake pads and rotors are available for inspection upon request. The squeaking reduces my confidence in braking performance and causes me to alter my braking behavior, particularly in stop-and-go traffic and when braking near pedestrians. …”

NHTSA complaint #11725494, filed 2026-03

“I have a 2024 Mazda CX-90. I want to report that about two years ago I was contacted regarding a recall (or possibly multiple recalls). The steering would become stiff while turning on curves. I took the vehicle to the dealer, and they reprogrammed something, which fixed the issue for a few months (I don’t remember exactly how long). However, the same problem happened again about three times. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer on January 23, 2026, and they did not have the necessary parts to repair it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730889, filed 2026-04

“On May 2, 2026, I took my 2024 Mazda CX‑90 to Mazda of Orange because the steering wheel was getting stuck and there was a loud chirping noise when turning the car on and off. The dealership kept my car for 28 days. When I picked it up, they told me the noise was fixed. After three days, the noise returned. The next morning, the car would not start, so I had to jump it and take it back. They said it was the brake assembly line and claimed it was safe to drive when it wasn’t. They also said the bottom battery was giving errors. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745969, filed 2026-06

“Incident 1: While driving my 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV at low-to-moderate speed, the vehicle suddenly and completely locked up without any driver input. There was no gradual slowing or normal braking behavior. Instead, the vehicle went immediately from moving to an abrupt, forceful stop, as if maximum braking was applied instantly. There were no warning lights, alerts, or audible signals before or during the event, and there were no obstacles or vehicles in front of me. Incident 2 (approximately 6 months later): A second, nearly identical event occurred while I was accelerating or cruising. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728149, filed 2026-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025926%
2024164%

Other parts of the 2024 Mazda CX-90

Steering
195 complaints
Engine
51 complaints
Electrical system
40 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
36 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Lane departure
16 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Mazda CX-90

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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