2023 Mazda CX-90: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Mazda CX-90 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are chest clip and buckle. Owners most often flag new platform reliability concerns: multiple software recalls, unproven long-term durability of the new inline-6 engine, 8-speed transmission, and hybrid systems. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2023 model year

12
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Mazda CX-90 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

chest clip
2
buckle
2
harness
2
forward collision avoidance
2
service brakes
2

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving experience and reliability concerns. The vehicle is very frequently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, handling, and powertrain performance, often described as feeling more…

  • New platform reliability concerns: multiple software recalls, unproven long-term durability of the new inline-6 engine, 8-speed transmission, and hybrid systems. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Third-row space limitations: cramped and less usable compared to key competitors like the Telluride, Palisade, and Highlander. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-90. See the full CX-90 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CX-90 listings typically run $29,504–$42,788 across 2024 to 2026 model years.

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