Question 1

Is the Mazda CX-30 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda CX-30 has 363 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2023 (39 complaints), 2024 (43 complaints). Years to avoid: 2021 (137 complaints), 2022 (51 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mazda CX-30 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2021, 2022 Mazda CX-30. The 2021 model has the most complaints (137) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mazda CX-30?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mazda CX-30 are 2023 (39 complaints), 2024 (43 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	46	The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact s...	Average
2024	43	The door locks and some of the settings like the l...	Above Average
2023	39	I was driving my car on the highway. The car autom...	Excellent Reliability
2022	51	Low oil light came on twice in first 6,000K. Had ...	Below Average
2021	137	The contact leased a 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact...	Avoid This Year
2020	47	LAST NIGHT, AFTER WE RETURNED HOME, MY WIFE REMOVE...	Average

Mazda CX-30 — All Years

Mazda CX-30 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid