May Sales Results Show a Drop in Auto Sales Across Manufacturers

Mazda, Subaru, and other automakers are reporting a drop in auto sales in the month of May, thanks to supply chain issues, inflation, and more.
Written by Claire Beaney
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
May sales reports from Mazda and Subaru mirror the general state of the auto industry, as U.S. vehicle sales dropped 12.6% month-on-month in May to 12.7 million (SAAR) units.
There are a number of reasons auto sales are seeing such a steep drop; inventories are stuck at historically low levels due to supply chain problems, consumer buying power is being eroded by high inflation, and financing conditions continue to tighten as the Fed raises interest rates to fight inflation.
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Mazda sales zoom, zoom downwards

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO)
reported
total May sales of 15,312 vehicles, a 63.7% decline from May 2021.
Year-to-date sales reached 127,673 vehicles, an 18.5% drop from the same time last year. On a daily selling rate (DSR) basis, the company posted a 60.7% decrease in May, with 24 selling days compared to 26 the previous year.
Here’s a table breaking down some of Mazda’s most popular models and their sales in the past two years, month-to-date:
Model
May 2022
May 2021
YOY% Change
904
4,525
-80.0%
2
2,335
-99.9%
8,093
20,595
-60.7%
405
1,397
-71.0%
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Subaru sales also slowing down

Similarly, Subaru of America, Inc, (SOA)
reported
a 24.8% decrease compared to May 2021, with 42,426 vehicles sales in May of this year.
In addition, the automaker reported year-to-date sales of 220,620, a 20.8% drop from the same period in 2021. Subaru is still dealing with inventory issues due to microchip and supply chain problems affecting car manufacturers worldwide.
Take a look at some of Subaru’s most popular models and their month-to-date sales over the last two years:
Model
May 2022
May 2021
YOY% Change
5,496
20,006
-72.5%
1,743
2,946
-40.8%
2,674
3,169
-15.6%
14,724
13,994
5.2%
The Outback model was one of the few that avoided a significant sales drop. 
Jeff Walter, Senior Vice President of Sales at Subaru, commented, “We’re continuing to see supply chain challenges across the industry, and we are focused on delivering the top-notch vehicles and standout customer experience that Subaru is renowned for. The Subaru Outback captured car-buyers’ attention in May as they seek out safe, family-friendly vehicles that also boast a sense of fun.”

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