How safe is the Mazda CX-5 4WD?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD died at a rate of 17 per million registered vehicle years, 53% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 43rd of 129 vehicles, safer than 67% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Mazda CX-5 4WD sits among all 129 vehicles
Mazda CX-5 4WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Mazda CX-5 4WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Dodge DurangoSUV · Large | 16 | 70 |
| 41 | GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 14 | 68 |
| 42 | Ford T-250 Transit cargoLarge van · Very large | 16 | 68 |
| 43 | Mazda CX-5 4WDSUV · Small | 17 | 67 |
| 44 | Mazda CX-9 4WDSUV · Midsize | 16 | 66 |
| 45 | Tesla Model Y electric 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 18 | 66 |
| 46 | Lincoln CorsairLuxury SUV · Small | 17 | 65 |
How it compares with other SUVs
Among the 46 SUVs ranked, the Mazda CX-5 4WD is 19th. The safest SUVs are below. See all SUVs.
| SUVs rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Tahoe 4WDSUV · Large | 0 | 100 |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WDSUV · Small | 5 | 96 |
| 3 | Volkswagen AtlasSUV · Midsize | 6 | 95 |
| 4 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WDSUV · Very large | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | Ford Escape hybridSUV · Small | 7 | 91 |
| 19 | Mazda CX-5 4WDSUV · Small | 17 | 67 |
Common questions
Is the Mazda CX-5 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Mazda CX-5 4WD is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 17 per million registered vehicle years is 53% lower than the average, and it ranks 43rd of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Mazda CX-5 4WD compare with other SUVs?
It ranks 19th of 46 SUVs. The safest is the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD, with a rate of 0.
Why is this different from the Mazda CX-5 4WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.