2023 Mazda CX-5 vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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 | 2023 Mazda CX-5 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 174 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 282 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 30–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 68 |
| Steering | 2 | 44 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 10 |
| Power Train | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
2023 Mazda CX-5
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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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.