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2022 Mazda CX-30: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

32 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Mazda CX-30
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Owner complaints: 32 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 8.0

Engine9Steering6Electrical System6Unknown Or Other6Forward Collision Avoidance5Air Bags3

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The rear wheel bearing failed at approximately 50k miles, causing grinding noise, humming, vibration, steering pull. It was replaced by Mazda under warranty in 2025. The wheel bearing failed again at approximately 59k miles. I have seen reports from other CX-30 owners describing the same recurring wheel bearing failure. This is a known issue that Mazda has not been resolving for the owners and there need to be a reca…
I don't know, is 4:20 in the morning. Oh, is it work? I was sitting in my car and all of a sudden pop and I had ringing in my ear. According to Mazda, connect, I got some weird network. Error the network failure error some kind of engine failure. Error I don't know what happened. But I've been having a lot of network issues. I've had a lot of battery issues with the car. It's been in the shop at carry. Monster a numb…
1. The system that is failing is the rear tailgate. When it is opened or closed there is a clicking sound as if it is tryng to engage the lock multiple times. While driving this continues with the tailgate closed turning on and off the interior lights in the vehicle and showing on the front console that the tailgate is unlocked and open. the car is availabe for inspection on request. When I asked the dealer about it …

Recalls: 1 campaigns (1 severe)

2023
CampaignComponentSummary
23V275000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TractMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydr…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $736$1,468
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $1,468

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,503vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (9 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-30 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 81/100, computed from 32 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2022 Mazda CX-30 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Mazda CX-30, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 18/04/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2022 Mazda CX-30 really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

81RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 32 NHTSA complaints on record (8.0/yr of exposure)
  • 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems

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