2024 Mazda CX-50
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. my car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
46
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
10 complaints- • Automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. My car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.
- • The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact s
- • Collision Prevention System is dangerous. I was nearly rear ended going 75 mph on the PA Turnpike. I was passing a truck that was in the right hand lane when all of a sudden the brakes automatically engaged hard and I nearly was rear ended by another vehicle that was right behind me. It braked so h
“Automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. My car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
6 complaints- • Water leaking to right rear cargo area after rain that makes the roof trim wet, the cargo floor and spare tire compartment flooded. The water seems to flow out from seat belt opening.
- • The vehicle hood has an angled section near the windshield that causes sunlight to beam intensely, directly into the drivers eyes when driving with the sun in front of the vehicle.
- • The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while opening the doors, the door stop detent had failed, causing the door to rapidly close and swing back, and making contact with the occupants. Both the contact and the wife sustained leg bruises, and the wife sustained a head contusion
“Water leaking to right rear cargo area after rain that makes the roof trim wet, the cargo floor and spare tire compartment flooded. The water seems to flow out from seat belt opening.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
5 complaints- • The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact s
- • upon inspection cracks were found in both rear brake rotors
- • The vehicle jerks while slowing down/low speed.
“The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact s”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
4 complaints- • I rinsed off the car yesterday and a day later I noticed water spots/lines in the inside of the trunk area. I wiped them down but we have another cx 50 and when I checked that one out of curiosity it has the same leaking area.
- • I rinsed off the car yesterday and a day later I noticed water spots/lines in the inside of the trunk area. I wiped them down but we have another cx 50 and when I checked that one out of curiosity it has the same leaking area.
- • Vehicle steering failed and caused the vehicle to go in opposite direction than intended, ended up almost hitting a streetlamp due to this. Issue had happened before and ended up on opposite side of traffic but had attributed it to loss of traction and wet weather at the time, but likely related to
“I rinsed off the car yesterday and a day later I noticed water spots/lines in the inside of the trunk area. I wiped them down but we have another cx 50 and when I checked that one out of curiosity it has the same leaking area.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • Automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. My car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.
- • The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact s
- • The vehicle had the original OEM battery fail at 15 months. It dropped to 7v under light load. It's a bad battery. Upon being jump started, the power steering went in and out while driving and the dashboard blinked on and off...throwing a lot of errors that are unrelated to the battery problem. The
“Automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. My car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 46 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Automatic transmission failure, engine malfunction, safety driver function. My car will not accelerate, or move out of 1,2,3 gear.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: Water leaking to right rear cargo area after rain that makes the roof trim wet, the cargo floor and spare tire compartment flooded. The water seems to flow out from seat belt opening.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact s
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I rinsed off the car yesterday and a day later I noticed water spots/lines in the inside of the trunk area. I wiped them down but we have another cx 50 and when I checked that one out of curiosity it has the same leaking area.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mazda CX-50 — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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