2025 Mazda CX-70
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 has 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: blind spot warning light keep comes on even if there is no vehicles around. it was constantly coming on and off while i was driving for about an hour and half..
74
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
28 complaints- • Blind spot warning light keep comes on even if there is no vehicles around. It was constantly coming on and off while I was driving for about an hour and half.
- • Often, when I drive on highways, I find that the blind spot indicator turns on when there are no cars around. It creates unnecessary panic and confusion during long road trips, increasing driver's stress and anxiety.
- • The i-Active safety sense system in the vehicle shuts off in moderate rain. I believe it to be far too sensitive. the system complains that it cannot see the road and vehicles with the camera system. Inclement weather is when I need the i-Active safety sense the more. Earlier this week on my way to
“Blind spot warning light keep comes on even if there is no vehicles around. It was constantly coming on and off while I was driving for about an hour and half.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
6 complaints- • Noticeable jerking or hesitation when shifting gears. Mostly happens in low speed or moving from complete stop.
- • This has been happening for over 6 months but it's getting worse. When moving at a lower speed, 10-20 mph, the motor or transmission is jerky and sluggish. This makes it very slow to move when pulling out from red lights or when in stop and go traffic on the highway. (Might as well be pulling out
- • After starting the vehicle and driving it for a short distance, I forgot to disable the engine start/stop function. When the engine shut down, I pressed the button to disable it as I loathe this feature. The button would not respond, resulting in the engine repeatedly shutting down during coasting
“Noticeable jerking or hesitation when shifting gears. Mostly happens in low speed or moving from complete stop.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
5 complaints- • Involuntary acceleration. Twice now at very low speeds between 1-5 mph the engine revs up and the car lurches forward for a second or two. Was pulling into house garage and was about to push acceleration pedal when the engine revved on its own and jolted the car forward. I slammed on the brakes real
- • This has been happening for over 6 months but it's getting worse. When moving at a lower speed, 10-20 mph, the motor or transmission is jerky and sluggish. This makes it very slow to move when pulling out from red lights or when in stop and go traffic on the highway. (Might as well be pulling out
- • After starting the vehicle and driving it for a short distance, I forgot to disable the engine start/stop function. When the engine shut down, I pressed the button to disable it as I loathe this feature. The button would not respond, resulting in the engine repeatedly shutting down during coasting
“Involuntary acceleration. Twice now at very low speeds between 1-5 mph the engine revs up and the car lurches forward for a second or two. Was pulling into house garage and was about to push acceleration pedal when the engine revved on its own and jolted the car forward. I slammed on the brakes real”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
5 complaints- • GPS SYSTEM SPECIFIC VOICE RECOGNITION, DON'T FIND ANY DIRECTION .
- • Plastic trim pieces emblems are melting. Dealer replaced the first two trim pieces and said they would not cover remaining pieces if they melted. I feel all the plastic parts are melting on this vehicle and it is a 2025. This should not be happening. What can be done? First piece was window pillar
- • Safety Issue: Gear box unexpectedly disengaged while driving at highway speeds, between 60 and 70 mph. This occurred without warning and under normal road and operating conditions. Driver was unable to accelerate or decelerate vehicle. Driver did not have forward propulsion of vehicle at time of i
“GPS SYSTEM SPECIFIC VOICE RECOGNITION, DON'T FIND ANY DIRECTION .”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
4 complaints- • The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and hit a huge rock before crashing into two tr
- • Vehicle has been squealing countlessly when braking about 1 to 2 days after leaving the dealership in September 2024 up until current. The vehicle has been out of commission for more than 15 days while attempts to repair the issue at local Mazda dealerships. On the last attempt to correct the issue
- • On the morning of January 28, 2026 I arrived to work and came to a complete stop in my works parking garage. I used my key card to raise the gate. Once the gate was fully raised I pressed the accelerator to drive up the ramp. Shortly after accelerating, my engine revved really loud and high rate, th
“The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and hit a huge rock before crashing into two tr”
— 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 74 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Blind spot warning light keep comes on even if there is no vehicles around. It was constantly coming on and off while I was driving for about an hour and half.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: Noticeable jerking or hesitation when shifting gears. Mostly happens in low speed or moving from complete stop.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Involuntary acceleration. Twice now at very low speeds between 1-5 mph the engine revs up and the car lurches forward for a second or two. Was pulling into house garage and was about to push acceleration pedal when the engine revved on its own and jolted the car forward. I slammed on the brakes real
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: GPS SYSTEM SPECIFIC VOICE RECOGNITION, DON'T FIND ANY DIRECTION .
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mazda CX-70 — Year Comparison
How does 2025 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
- 74
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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