AI DamageMazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4: which has more problems
Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 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 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 600 24% | 1,343 14% |
| Electrical system | 465 19% | 1,384 15% |
| Powertrain | 285 11% | 1,400 15% |
| Service brakes | 249 10% | 664 7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 120 5% | 903 10% |
| Visibility | 217 9% | 466 5% |
| Air bags | 69 3% | 839 9% |
| Steering | 38 2% | 950 10% |
| Structure | 141 6% | 522 6% |
| Exterior lighting | 226 9% | 143 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 110 4% | 519 6% |
| Suspension | 34 1% | 550 6% |
Which is more reliable: Mazda CX-5 or Toyota RAV4?
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.