What is the best year for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

The Grand Wagoneer entered production in 2022, and complaint data in our records shows minimal entries across all model years. Not enough history yet to make a data-grounded year-specific recommendation.

How much does Jeep Grand Wagoneer insurance cost?

Grand Wagoneer insurance averages around $2,831/year — roughly $236/month. The highest insurance rate in the fullsize class, reflecting the model's premium positioning and elevated repair costs.

Is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer or [competitor] cheaper to maintain?

No gas-model competitor data is available for a direct comparison. Within the fullsize class, the Grand Wagoneer's $784/year sits exactly at the segment average — neither a standout value nor a cost outlier.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

Major repair probability and repair frequency at the class average, combined with limited production history, make extended warranty worth keeping if still under factory coverage. As long-term reliability data on this model accumulates, the picture will become clearer for future used buyers.

Is the Mazda CX-5 expensive to maintain?

The CX-5 averages $447/year in maintenance — $74 below the compact segment average of $521. Its 9/10 reliability score is above the class average, major repair probability of 8% is well below the 11% norm, and repair frequency of 28% is below the 30% class average. One of the strongest ownership-cost profiles in the compact class.

What is the best year for a Mazda CX-5?

From available data, 2024 (38 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) and 2025 (22 complaints, 10/10 safety, 5 severe) are the cleanest years on record. Complaint data for 2015-2022 isn't available in our dataset, so those years can't be assessed directly. Early years 2013-2014 had higher complaint counts and are best avoided.

How much does Mazda CX-5 insurance cost?

CX-5 insurance averages about $1,947/year — roughly $162/month — the most affordable among compact SUVs with full data.

Is the Mazda CX-5 or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $18/year cheaper — $429 versus $447 for the CX-5. The CX-5 has higher reliability (9 vs. 8) and a lower major repair probability (8% vs. 10%). The RAV4 costs slightly less per year; the CX-5 carries a better long-term reliability profile.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Mazda CX-5?

Major repair probability of 8% — well below the class average of 11% — and a 9/10 reliability score make extended warranty unnecessary for most buyers. Self-insuring is the better financial decision.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs Mazda CX-5

Two fullsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Jeep Grand Wagoneer if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Mazda CX-5 — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	Mazda CX-5
Annual maintenance	$784	$447winner
5-year total cost	$3,920	$2,235winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	9 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	15%	8%winner
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	—	$29,990
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	Mazda CX-5
RepairPal score	6 / 10	9 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	106.6
Years to avoid	None identified	2014, 2025
Value retained · 3 yr	—	78.5%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	62.1%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	53.2%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	Mazda CX-5
Engine	22.5%	12.8%winner
Electrical	13.2%winner	23.1%
ADAS	24.8%	8.5%winner
Brakes	8.5%	7.6%winner
Suspension	3.1%	—winner
Steering	5.4%	2.0%winner
Fuel system	—winner	1.6%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	1.3%
Glass/Windows	4.7%winner	14.4%
Airbags	1.6%winner	1.6%
Lighting	0.8%winner	2.5%
Seatbelt	1.6%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	Mazda CX-5
Avg annual premium	$2,831	$1,947winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

$784/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Mazda CX-5

$447/yr maint · 9 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Grand Wagoneer costs $784/year to maintain — exactly at the fullsize segment average. Repair frequency of 39% is just below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both sit at segment averages. Precisely average across all ownership-cost metrics.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →