2024 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Mazda CX-90
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 | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2024 Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 339 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 508 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 170 |
| Engine | 1 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 38 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 36 |
| Power Train | 1 | 31 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2024 Ford Explorer
2024 Mazda CX-90
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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.