Mazda Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 657 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Mazda models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Mazda CX-5 (252). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Mazda CX-9 at 0.18 and the lowest is the Mazda3 at 0.08, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Mazda models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 252 | 0.14 | 11.7% | 2016, 2014 and 2013 |
| Mazda3 | 183 | 0.08 | 7.8% | 2010, 2012 and 2013 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 148 | 0.18 | 10.7% | 2008, 2011 and 2010 |
| Mazda6 | 74 | 0.13 | 5.3% | 2014 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mazda have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 657 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Mazda models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Mazda CX-5 (252). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Mazda CX-9 at 0.18 and the lowest is the Mazda3 at 0.08, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Mazda models have the most transmission complaints?
the Mazda CX-5 (252), the Mazda3 (183) and the Mazda CX-9 (148), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Mazda has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Mazda3, at 0.08 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration