2025 Mazda CX-5 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
26
Hwy
30
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
321 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 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
SIDI; with cylinder deactivation
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
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$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems20 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 20 owner complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-5 4WD. Top reported issues include brakes, speed control and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
6
Speed Control
5
Visibility / Wipers
4
Electrical System
4
Engine
4
Steering
3
Power Train
2
Fuel System
2

2025 Mazda CX-5 4WD problems by category: Brakes: 6 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 05/17/2026ODI#11738442
Description of Safety Defect: The driver-side exterior rearview mirror vibrates excessively, escalating into a violent shake depending on vehicle speed, crosswinds, and road surfaces. The issue is hig…
BrakesFiled: 04/19/20261 InjuryODI#11732162
While driving at various speeds, including highway speeds, the vehicle intermittently fails to slow down when the brake pedal is applied. On multiple occasions, the brake pedal was pressed but the veh…
Speed ControlFiled: 10/01/2025ODI#11690802
1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle exhibits trembling while idling and previously showed erratic behavior during hard stop…

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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