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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JM3KE2CYXG0••••••2016 Mazda CX-5
That is about average for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 — 6 complaints per build across 76 builds.
6on this build
481on the model
76builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Power Train 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemfireSep 2016
Within two months of purchasing the vehicle it broke down (in motion) on the highway, towed it to a mazda dealership who diagnosed the problem as water in the fuel. After a week the vehicle was returned, this time the fuel gauge was inoperable and it continued to sputter, took…
EngineMar 2026
Vehicle was taken to an authorized Mazda dealership for 60,000-mile service; coolant system drained and refilled. Immediately after service, check engine light illuminated (P011A – engine coolant temperature sensor correlation issue). Dealership retained vehicle, drove ~300…
Air BagsMar 2020
Airbag light flashing on dash
Unknown Or OtherApr 2017
Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on the freeway. This happened on 4/30 at around 10:30am, 280 southbound about 1/2 mile before the millbrae exit. Suddenly heard a loud bomb noise then found out my sunroof was shattered into many pieces. I had the shade opened about 2…
Power TrainSep 2016
The 'start/stop' button to turn off the vehicle, can be done in any gear. When done in "park" the vehicle locks up the wheels and the vehicle does not roll. When stopped in other grears' the vehicle will roll out of my driveway. Vehicle should be corrected so the transmission…
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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 JM3KE2CYXG0694298 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.