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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
JM3KE2CY0G0••••••2016 Mazda CX-5
That is about average for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 — 6 complaints per build across 76 builds.
5on this build
481on the model
76builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 1Seat Belts 1Engine 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireOct 2018
The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. While driving 65 mph, there was a popping noise and black smoke coming from the engine compartment. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and heard another…
SteeringDec 2022
TSB issue with suspension steering gear assembly needs to be removed and have spacer kit installed. Issue caused the front lower ball joint to wear more than usual and crack. Due to TSB a joint kit needs to be installed and control arms replaced
Electrical SystemSep 2019
Mazda connect infotainment system reboots continuously through multiple screens and cannot be turned off or disabled. The continuous reflash through multiple high intensity lit screens creates a visual distraction for night driving
Seat BeltsApr 2018
The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt did not recoil once adjusted. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Power TrainSep 2016
The following has happened numerous times on my 2016 mazda cx5 touring over the course of almost a year. The last incident occurred on or about september 23, 2016. 1) while in reverse, moving to drive, there is a lag before the transmission engages and then lurches forward. 2)…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3KE2CY0G0826372 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.