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JM3KE4DY6G0••••••2016 Mazda CX-5
This build draws 5.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Mazda CX-5 build (35 vs 6).
35on this build
481on the model
76builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedExterior Lighting 17Engine 7Electrical System 6Visibility/wiper 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2026
I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was on fire. I poured my drink on it, pulled over, and threw the coat out of the car. I saw a large hole in the lumbar area of the passenger seat, and it was glowing red and putting…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic diagnosed with a sensor failure and needing to replace a catalytic converter. The oxygen sensors were repalced.r was replaced by an…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2024
My 2016 Mazda CX-5 has had ongoing issues with the infotainment. It freezes up in cold weather and the screen goes blank for long periods of time. This has been an ongoing issue with Mazda vehicles. I had to replace the SD Card in December 2024. The cost was $326.50. There is…
VisibilityOct 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle he observed a small crack on the top left corner of the windshield. Over time the crack proceeded to progress across the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was not impacted…
EngineOct 2024
The car engine is eating oil. There were no warning lights on the dash to indicate this. I happened to check the oil and it was 3 quarts low. This could have caused the engine to malfunction while driving if not caught in time. This started around 70K miles. Coffmans Service…
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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 JM3KE4DY6G0647540 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.