Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2021 Mazda CX-5

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2021 Mazda CX-5

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: CX-5 has more complaint activity, CX-5 has more severity reports and CX-5 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Mazda CX-5 2021 Mazda CX-5 Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 60 136 CX-5 has 76 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 2 / 1 / 0 8 / 0 / 5 / 0 CX-5 has 5 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 337 484 CX-5 has 147 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 15 29 CX-5 has 14 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 16, 2026 May 30, 2026 CX-5 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,150 CX-5 about $150 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Mazda CX-5

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Mazda CX-5

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Mazda CX-5

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2021 Mazda CX-5

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show