2023 Mazda CX-5 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
337 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems56 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 56 owner complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Electrical System
9
Brakes
9
Engine
9
Lighting
8
Visibility / Wipers
8
Speed Control
3
Power Train
3

2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Electrical System: 9 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints, Engine: 9 complaints, Lighting: 8 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 8 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints.

13
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
10
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 05/06/2026CrashODI#11736040
On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration without driver input. I did not depress the accelerator. Despite attempting to…
SuspensionFiled: 06/27/2025ODI#11669767
The car has a lot of vibration when driving 60mph and above. Have had this issue looked at more than 5 times and they had my card for 1 month at the dealership trying to find the issue. This started b…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/16/2025ODI#11654904
Summary of Events: Purchase Date: 05/27/2023 Coolant Warning: In January 2025, I received a coolant temperature warning (code P0126) indicating insufficient coolant temperature. Repairs: I brought …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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