2026 Mazda

CX-5 4WD

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Mazda CX-5: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 187NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.049 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 339 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,851 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 15 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of i-ActivSense.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

UNKNOWN OR OTHER30%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
VISIBILITY/WIPER13%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
BACK OVER PREVENTION4%
EQUIPMENT4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 23 total.

Mazda CX-5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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