Mazda CX-90 vs Tesla Model X
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Mazda CX-90
- Total complaints
- 344
- Avg per model year
- 117
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 11
- Most complained year
- 2024 (319)
Top problems: Steering, Engine, Unknown OR Other
Tesla Model X
- Total complaints
- 1,501
- Avg per model year
- 138
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 39
- Most complained year
- 2016 (445)
Top problems: Unknown OR Other, Suspension, Electrical System
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.