2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Mazda CX-90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 259 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8 |
| Power Train | 15 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 5 |
| Engine | 7 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2025 Ford Explorer
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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.