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2016 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 505 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Mazda CX-5

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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20/100

Avoid This Year — 2016 Mazda CX-5

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
505
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
31
Crashes + Injuries
10 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Mazda CX-5 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V644000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V203000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16E002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V063000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Mazda CX-5

Based on 505 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
154
Electrical System
64
Service Brakes
52
Power Train
49
Unknown Or Other
44
Visibility/wiper
35
Engine
20
Structure
14
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 1 complaints 2013 194 complaints 2014 377 complaints 2015 133 complaints 2016 505 complaints 2017 146 complaints 2018 107 complaints 2019 253 complaints 2020 102 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Mazda CX-5

Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 5 recalls and 505 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 safe to buy?
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-5 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.