2022 Ford Bronco 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 | 2022 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 23 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 273 | 350 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 65 | 2 |
| Engine | 51 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 4 |
| Power Train | 39 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2022 Ford Bronco
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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.