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2016 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 9.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical MAZDA5 year, for its age

#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 problems

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No recalls for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Transmission & drivetrain

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 and was informed that an unknown belt and unknown pulley needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated two days later she experience the failure and heard an abnormal noise. The contact took the...

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vehicle back to the independent mechanic but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a second independent mechanic and was informed that a loosened wire needed to be tightened and the rotor needed to be turned. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 70 MPH, she heard a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. 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 a second independent mechanic and was informed that the center driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11444849
Other & unknown

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 accelerating forward. Somehow I managed in extreme panic mode to catch up with the car- get the door open and get the car back into park mode. I was alone. The writer knob was in park or I could never have gotten that far...

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with the debit- the gas capture and the nozzle.I am so sore from the fall and chase. Others saw what happened and came to my aid. I have not gone to a doctor. Got home drenched in gasoline as car took off while pumping and iced myself everywhere. My back is killing me and and my arms from catching a moving vehicle while trying to open the drivers side door. Someone in front of this car would have been mowed down or a car in front would have been hit. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. So disturbed. Car has less than 5000 miles on it and I will sell it to carmax next week. What happened to make a car in park getting fuel just take off is beyond comprehension. There was no hill as I am in flat fl. Every part of me is in pain today. Car was stationary being filled with gas when it tore away from the gas pump and proceeded straight- it accelerated. It was in park.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11018854

Mazda MAZDA5: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20162000Transmission & drivetrainA
20159130BrakesA
201412100BrakesA
201324140BrakesB
201237140Fuel systemC
All MAZDA5 years

2016 Mazda MAZDA5 vs rivals

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Questions about the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5

Does the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many complaints has the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2017 and the latest on December 23, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda MAZDA5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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