With 5 recalls and 500 complaints, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

500

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V6440002016-06-09

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

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16V2030002016-11-04

STEERING

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V0640002016-03-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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16E0020002016-19-01

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.

If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.

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20V0630002020-06-02

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Mazda CX-5's biggest weak point? EXTERIOR LIGHTING. It leads 500 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Exterior Lighting152

02Service Brakes47

03Unknown Or Other39

04Visibility/wiper34

05Power Train33

500 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

26–29mpg combined

24-26city

29-34hwy

$1,500-$1,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 ranges from 26 to 29 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

CX-5 2WD - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Mazda CX-5

33States

27%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,15811%

FLFlorida

1,6128%

NYNew York

1,4557%

CACalifornia

1,3117%

NJNew Jersey

1,1696%

PAPennsylvania

1,0415%

MNMinnesota

8444%

DEDelaware

7074%

COColorado

5993%

OHOhio

5533%

GAGeorgia

5443%

WAWashington

5433%

MOMissouri

5433%

DCWashington DC

5273%

ILIllinois

5243%

MDMaryland

5173%

NCNorth Carolina

5083%

AZArizona

4412%

MIMichigan

4242%

NH344

MA286

OROregon

2861%

TN267

OK243

NV241

UT219

CT180

AL146

VA144

RI124

NE105

ID99

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Mazda CX-5. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

You'll get between 26 and 29 MPG combined from the 2016 Mazda CX-5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 500 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.