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2016 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 5, 2026ENGINEVehicle was taken to an authorized Mazda dealership for 60,000-mile service; coolant system drained ...
Oct 16, 2024ENGINEThe car engine is eating oil. There were no warning lights on the dash to indicate this. i happened ...
Oct 16, 2024ENGINEThe car engine is eating oil. There were no warning lights on the dash to indicate this. I happened ...
Jun 11, 2024ENGINEBolt from inside engine blew out, putting hole in engine block
Jun 7, 2024ENGINEMy daughter was driving her 2016 CX5 when the coolant temperature warning message displayed on the i...
May 26, 2024ENGINECar was having trouble with pickup and was making a subtle recurrent noise. Sped up after turning a ...
Feb 5, 2024ENGINEFirst symptom, no heat coming out of heater vent took to shop to investigate and found antifreeze i...
Sep 17, 2023ENGINECatastrophic engine failure. Needs a total engine replacement, regular oil changes. We went to get t...
Jan 18, 2023ENGINEChanged my oil and the next day the engine blew, maintained exactly how the manufacturer suggests, b...
Nov 4, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe check engine light came on when I was in my way home. This morning when I started my car, the en...
Aug 18, 2022ENGINEWhile driving to the airport suddenly all dashboard lights came on and engine "died" during the dri...
Jul 20, 2021ENGINEOriginal belt tensioner was failing at 50k miles. An oem mazda belt tensioner was installed and is f...
Nov 29, 2020ENGINEDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION BY THE DEALER FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE D...
Nov 28, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. VEHICLE MILEAGE 30,020. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE WO...
Apr 25, 2020ENGINEI WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE HYDRAULIC BELT TENSIONER WAS LEAKING. THE...
Jun 19, 2019ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the ...
Oct 20, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND BLACK SM...
Sep 22, 2018ENGINEIN A PARKING SPACE, FOOT ON BRAKE, MOVING GEARSHIFT TO PARK, ENGINE REVVED AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD WI...
Sep 26, 2016ENGINETHE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS VEHICLE ALLOWS YOU TO TURN IT OFF BEING STILL IN "D" (WITHOUT EVEN SHIFTING...
Aug 4, 2016ENGINEON 8/4/2016 IN MIAMI FL AT 3:45 PM. I WAS WAITING AT A STOP MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS WHEN THE ENGINE ST...

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