2016 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 23, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MAZDA5 years
Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5. That ranks 10th out of 11 MAZDA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 124,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~124,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~4,995 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%124,000——
Unknown or Other150%4,995——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712021: 120211

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the "go to the nearest safe location" warning message was displayed. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic…

Power Train · received Dec 23, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11444849

Yesterday while filling suv with gas the car was running and in park. I had processed my debit card, chose gas and was in the filling process when the car rolled away- spilling gas as nozzle was in car. I ran after the vehicle and fell trying to catch it. It hit a curb, bounced back and continued…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11018854

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA5 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.