Consumer Reports ranks Mazda as #6 in new-car reliability and #3 in used-car reliability, citing strong owner feedback across multiple models.
Everyone who is buying a car wants one that is dependable and reliable, with a minimum of bothersome and potentially expensive repairs during their period of ownership. The Mazda brand qualifies as one of these brands, according to Consumer Reports (CR), ranking sixth on its list of the most reliable cars. Mazda’s sixth-place finish brings it in right behind the top five, which include the Subaru, Lexus, Toyota, Honda, and Acura brands. For some historical background, check out the most successful models in Mazda history.
CR determined its brand reliability rankings by asking its subscribers about vehicle problems they had experienced in the past 12 months, covering cars from the 2022 through 2024 model years, plus any 2025 models that represented an adequate sample size. The publication studies 20 different problem areas that range from minor annoyances to those having major financial consequences.
