2016 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 512 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (161), Electrical System (72), Service Brakes (69).
Key takeaways
- 512 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 31 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 161 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 72 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 69 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 | 11% |
| Power Train | 51 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 43 | 8% |
| Engine | 39 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 4% |
| Structure | 19 | 4% |
| Seats | 17 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-27
My windshield wipers stopped working completely. I am unable to see out my front window properly while its raining. Yes the dealership said that my front body control module needs to be replaced which is the same issue that other Mazdas from the same era have had safety recalls for (nhtsa campaign 19v272000). No it ha...
Seats - filed 2026-10-21
I own a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring and discovered two brown, burn-like marks on the lower seatback of a heated front seat. I suspect the seat heater overheated and damaged the upholstery. The discoloration is concentrated in the lower back/lumbar area, and I have photographs documenting it. I am concerned that con...
Suspension - filed 2026-08-05
Rear subframe corrosion on this vehicle. I am in a winter road salt region, the materials used for this vehicle's subframe are not compatible with consistent driving in this region. Similar vehicles (not mine?) were subject to a recall for the front subframe, but nothing for the rear. This rear subframe issues cause...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.