AI DamageMazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V: which has more problems
Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.
More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.
At a glance
Components: owner complaints
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 600 24% | 2,283 14% |
| Electrical system | 465 19% | 2,518 16% |
| Powertrain | 285 11% | 1,019 6% |
| Air bags | 69 3% | 2,394 15% |
| Service brakes | 249 10% | 982 6% |
| Steering | 38 2% | 1,786 11% |
| Exterior lighting | 226 9% | 560 3% |
| Visibility | 217 9% | 606 4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 85 3% | 1,362 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 110 4% | 1,187 7% |
| Structure | 141 6% | 668 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 120 5% | 553 3% |
Which is more reliable: Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V?
This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (engine, electrical system, powertrain) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.