Skip to main content

Used 2021 Mazda CX-30 Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
56 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
2 out of 5 stars

Works until your warranty ends then everything die

Arch1, 01/09/2023
2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Car was perfect up until 20k miles then came all the needed precautionary charges to keep warranty, over $1200 worth. Then just after 36k miles be ready for everything to start failing one after another. Started with Calipers freezing up, Differential for all wheel drive needed to be fixed. At this point go rid of the car since price for a new 2022 is cheaper then repairing something that apparently was built only to last 37k miles.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

3 out of 5 stars

No good on country roads

Cagey, 04/22/2021
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
30 of 49 people found this review helpful

Is good for city driving with all the safety features. However on Country roads, not freeways, i found the car controlling me not the other way. When you get either grids or uneven road surfaces the safety feature tries to pull car to left on narrow road and you are fighting to maintain control

Safety
2 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2021 Mazda CX-30 for sale near you
3 of 94 listings
See all 94 listings

1 out of 5 stars

Stay away

Tyler, 01/10/2022
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 26 people found this review helpful

Between the rattles, squeaks and clunks, this vehicle is not worth the premium price you pay for it. Power is nice but underwhelming at times. Brakes are extremely mushy, and the overall user experience while inside is higher quality, the total package is a let down. Do not be fooled by the reviews and fanfare over this vehicle. I did my research test drove and thought I was in love at first, but no longer will I purchase Mazdas.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

1 out of 5 stars

AWD malfunctions

Stuart Bernstein, 08/28/2021
2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 29 people found this review helpful

Whenever my new CX-30 is over 60 mph, there is a repetitive very low-frequency noise, about 1 cycle per second, coming from the center rear of the car. The dealer has tried to fix it three times. They replaced the wheel bearings, rotated the tires, tried different wheels and tires, etc. The noise won't go away. The harder I drive it, the worse the noise gets. My suspicion is that something in the AWD system is cavitating. I am getting very frustrated with this car. Bought it new, it has only 2k miles on it now. Think twice about purchasing one of these. It drove great the first few weeks, now it is the most annoying car I have ever owned. Maybe Mazda can't make a good AWD.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

1 out of 5 stars

Windshield cracked

Rafael, 07/06/2022
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful

My windshield just cracked for no reason, now I have a $900 service to change it and Mazda said that they can't do anything. I saw a lot of similar cases of cracked windshield on the internet. I would not recommend the car, because you can wake up one morning and find out that you have to pay $900 because of poor quality windshield.

Safety
1 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Items per page:
5