2023 Ford Bronco vs 2023 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Ford Bronco | 2023 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 214 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 203 | 277 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 89 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9 |
| Engine | 19 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 9 |
| Power Train | 20 | 3 |
| Suspension | 13 | 1 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 6 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2023 Ford Bronco
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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.