2024 Mazda CX-90 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

45Engine complaints

14.7%Of all 307 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING153 · 49.8%

ENGINE45 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other34 · 11.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 10.4%

POWER TRAIN25 · 8.1%

Share of the 307 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 overview page.

What owners report

“The wires under the hood were chewed up by rodents. The cars wires are insulated with a soy based wiring coating. My car is at…”NHTSA complaint 11643864 — filed 02/20/2025

“While driving (less than 2000 miles on the OD) in our 2024 cx90 SE the vehicle started to shift out of timing and everything shut…”NHTSA complaint 11629131 — filed 12/05/2024

“The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while…”NHTSA complaint 11628783 — filed 12/04/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2024 Mazda CX-90: 45 of 307 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have in total?

307 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.