2018 Mazda CX-5 vs 2018 Toyota RAV4
What NHTSA and EPA have on file for each. Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many of each were sold; newer years have had less time to collect them.
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 2018 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 351 | 348 |
| Most named parts | Engine (179), Unknown or other (58), Power train (42) | Electrical system (131), Unknown or other (74), Engine (33) |
| Recall campaigns (over its history) | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins | 634 | 186 |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Combined fuel economy (every version) | 26–29 mpg | 24–32 mpg |
| Five years of fuel, U.S. average | $11,600–$16,550 | $10,150–$13,530 |
| Five years of fuel in Ohio, local prices | $10,370–$16,760 | $9,070–$12,090 |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Fuel costs cover every version of each model year, the same versions as its mpg (electric ones apart): fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026. The same figures are on each model year's page. Recall campaigns are matched by model and year; check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open ones. About the data