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2021 Subaru Forestervs 2021 Mazda Cx-5

Side-by-side reliability comparison based on NHTSA owner complaints

The 2021 Mazda Cx-5 is the most reliable choice with a Klunk Score of 66/100 ("Solid Pick"). The 2021 Subaru Forester has 207 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA recalls. The 2021 Mazda Cx-5 has 137 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA recalls.

2021 Subaru Forester

53 /100

Proceed with Caution

2021 Mazda Cx-5

66 /100

Solid Pick

Winner

Head to Head

2021 Subaru Forester2021 Mazda Cx-5
Klunk Score53/10066/100
Complaints207137
Recalls00
VerdictProceed with CautionSolid Pick

Complaints by Category

2021 Subaru Forester

Body 136
Engine 34
Electrical 25
Transmission 7
Brakes 5

2021 Mazda Cx-5

Engine 81
Body 31
Electrical 11
Brakes 8
Transmission 6
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