2022 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2022 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 356 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 350 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 6 |
| Power Train | 65 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 50 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 23 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2022 Ford Bronco Sport
2022 Mazda CX-5
Compare all Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-5 years →
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.