Mazda Problems

You’ve got a limited budget, which will determine the car you can buy. It will be a relatively old car, so buy one in the best condition you can find, with the lowest odometer reading, a good service history, and the best safety rating. Try a Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Kia Rio, and Hyundai i30 from 2008/2009.

Try a Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, or Subaru Forester. Any of them would be good choices.

If there are any common problems and complaints about Mazda's reliability or faults, they'll likely show up on our Mazda problems page. You can also calculate a car's projected resale value via our price and specs page.

Mazda is publicly owned. With major banks in Japan as majority shareholders. Previously Mazda had a partnership with Ford who at one point had just over 30% ownership of the company. However from 2008 to 2015 Ford divested in Mazda. Since 2015 Mazda and Toyota have had a partnership; their finance arms have since been integrated and they cross-share resources like the SkyActiv program.

The most expensive new Mazda is the CX-9 Azami LE listed at $68,232. For more info on the latest models check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Mazda reviews and news here. 

It’s far too soon to be thinking about asking for another car. It’s under warranty and Mazda is required to fix any problems that might crop up. Let the dealer replace the screen as they have offered to do, and hopefully that will fix the problem and your concerns.

Both would be good buys; it really comes down to which one you like better. Test drive each one and look how they fit your needs and wants.

The Mazda name pays homage to Ahura Mazda who is a god of harmony, intelligence and wisdom. The company viewed the god as a symbol of the new automotive culture that was developing. Mazda also acknowledge's one of its founder's contributions to the brand as the pronounciation of his name, Matsuda, is similar to Mazda.