Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 a bad year?
372 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other CX-90 years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 are in line with other CX-90 years.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2024 CX-90 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 80,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 195 (52%) | too few with a mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Engine | 54 (15%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 41 (11%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 36 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 32 (9%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 17 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 17 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 16 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 16 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 5 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 80,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 372 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 8 report an injury · 11 say the car was towed.
254 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2024 Mazda CX-90: 11
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle (EV) mode. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (i-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue. An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.
The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360 deg view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly. An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Mazda: 371
Repair instructions Mazda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2024 Mazda CX-90. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...)…
2024-2026 CX-90 and 2025-2026 CX-70 Engine Warning Light Illumination with DTC P0DAB CONDITION OF CONCERN On certain subject vehicles…
Some vehicles may exhibit green residue (yellow circle) on the outer surface of the coolant reserve tank, which appears to be coolant blowback
On some vehicles, an engine oil leak from the rear of the engine at the turbocharger drain back tube could be be confused as an oil leak from behind the bell…
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
Neighbouring years
2025 CX-90: 37 complaints, keep it.
Every Mazda CX-90 year
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Questions
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 a bad year?
372 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other CX-90 years. At 80,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (195), engine (54), electrical system (41), collision avoidance (36), transmission and drivetrain (32).
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have?
11 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 25V-568), Electrical system (NHTSA 24V-817), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 24V-816), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 24V-815) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.