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2022 Mazda CX-5: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.

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Known problems on the 2022 Mazda CX-5

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2022 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Mazda CX-5.

2022 Mazda CX-5 safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Mazda CX-5 safety and fuel

5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating
24–26 mpgEPA combined, depending on engine and drive
$2,500–$2,700 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

63 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

Lights37%
Engine & cooling21%
Electrical10%
Transmission & drivetrain8%
Brakes6%

Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.

What a 2022 Mazda CX-5 is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

MileageTrade-in (rough)
120,000 mi$20,275
160,000 mi$19,250
$0$10k$20k$30k120k mi160k mi120,000 miles: $20,275160,000 miles: $19,250$20,275$19,250
Trade-in value by mileage

From new to now

What each Mazda CX-5 model year trades in for today at typical mileage.

$0$5k$10k$15k$20kNew2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yrAge (years old)2016 model, 10 yr old, ~120,000 mi: about $9,2822019 model, 7 yr old, ~84,000 mi: about $15,369
This 2022Other model years today

Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.

Other Mazda CX-5 years

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024

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