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2016 Mazda CX-5 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 58 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Mazda CX-5

Lights
154
Electrical
63
Brakes
58
Other
54
Powertrain
48
Visibility
39
Engine
20
Structure
14
Airbags
12
Seats
8
Speed Control
8
Suspension
6
Steering
6
Seat Belts
3

58

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 7, 2025SERVICE BRAKESfrom my service mechanic... "Rear brakes at 8mm/8mm on the right side, but 4mm/6mm on the left. Thes...
Aug 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKESAfter having brakes serviced brake lights continue to come on. After research from many other compla...
Jun 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKESBack brakes arent gripping, caliper isn’t working been changed quite a few times. Either the abs or ...
Feb 29, 2024SERVICE BRAKESmy brake light and my emergency brake light stays on and they blink constantly while the engine is t...
Sep 27, 2023SERVICE BRAKES2nd time in 40k miles right rear caliper locked up mechanic suggest getting both left and right repl...
Mar 31, 2023SERVICE BRAKESBrakes make a jerking sound decelerating from 40 miles an hour or from coming off a freeway ramp. Af...
Jan 29, 2023SERVICE BRAKESLeft rear outer brake pad was worn down to the backing plate. After repairs were made, it started sm...
Jan 18, 2023PARKING BRAKEMy EPB or Electronic Parking Brake started to Malfunction. It will lock up during parking, and drivi...
Dec 30, 2021SERVICE BRAKES* The Emergency Brake Module failed and it is available for inspection upon request. * The system fa...
Oct 12, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, s...
May 9, 2021SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEEbrake engages on its own when starting up the vehicle. You are unable to turn the ebrake off witho...
Mar 20, 2021SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI WAS DRIVING AND WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN SO I PRESSED BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP. WHILE I WAS PRE...
Mar 17, 2021PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHI...
Feb 19, 2021SERVICE BRAKESVEHICLE HAS ONLY 29,370 MILES DRIVEN. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINING HAS UNDUE WEAR AT 3 MM. THE LEFT R...
Feb 7, 2021SERVICE BRAKESTHE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE ON MY 2016 MAZDA CX-5 STARTED ACTING STRANGE A FEW WEEKS AGO. AT FIRST ...
Jan 12, 2021SERVICE BRAKESWITHIN THE LAST MONTH THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SELF ENGAGED 3 TIMES WHEN I STARTED MY CAR I NOTI...
Dec 3, 2020SERVICE BRAKESREAR BRAKES ARE DRAGGING CAUSING HEATING AND UNEVEN WEAR OF THE ROTORS AND PADS. AT 31000 THE REAR B...
Oct 22, 2020SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING APPROX. 40 MPH ON A STATE ROAD, MY TPMS WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT W...
Sep 15, 2020PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE INADVERTENTLY ENGAG...
Jul 28, 2020SERVICE BRAKESPARKING BRAKE RANDOMLY COMES ON AND WON'T SHUT OFF. I STARTED MY CAR AND USUALLY THE PARKING BRAKE...

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