2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda Pilot | 2019 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 874 | 263 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 559 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 222 | 128 |
| Electrical System | 252 | 46 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 117 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 111 | 15 |
| Power Train | 89 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 75 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 67 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 99 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 44 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2019 Honda Pilot
2019 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.