2016 Mazda CX-5 structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The driver's door on my 2016 mazda cx-5 has a malfunctioning sensor that sometimes indicates the door is closed even when it is open. Since the door could be unlatched without an audible chime sounding, it's possible that an owner could be unaware they are driving with the door open. Thus, this…”
filed Oct 31, 2019
“Large fish hook shaped crack on windshield of my 2016 mazda cx-5 with 23000 mles. The crack appeared on a 55 degree morning after I pulled my vehicle out of the garage and drove half a block to a stop sign and I watched the crack appear. The crack starts at the top center edge of the windshield…”
filed Jan 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the…Campaign 16V644000 · Sep 6, 2016
Related service bulletins
DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the…
SA-031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs and bulletin(s) listed below: The changes are noted below in red. SA-010/23 02/09/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions…
SA-021-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2026
Structure problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 27 | 20% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 32 | 8% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 15 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.