2016 Mazda CX-5 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, 14% of its 510 total complaints for the year, with 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 28,350 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 73
- 14% of 510
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 28,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal failing to respond while slowing down, with the vehicle continuing to accelerate on its own during low-speed parking maneuvers.
- Several drivers report the car jumping curbs or hitting parked cars or buildings after brakes did not engage while coasting into parking spots.
- Some owners say the electronic parking brake stayed engaged while driving, causing excessive wear and eventually difficult braking.
- A thudding noise from the rear wheel area was linked to a faulty hub and bearing assembly that damaged the inner brake disc.
- One complaint describes uneven front brake pad wear, with the outer pad wearing much faster than the inner pad, and references a technical bulletin that owner said Mazda would not apply to their vehicle.
- A separate report describes a burning odor and smoke traced to a brake caliper needing replacement.
When 2016 Mazda CX-5 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 21, 2015, latest Jul 30, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2016 CX-5, which is 14% of its 510 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2016 CX-5's brake complaints.
- At what mileage do 2016 CX-5 brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 28,350 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2016 CX-5 caused crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries tied to brake complaints for the 2016 CX-5.
- How does the 2016 CX-5 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 model's 73 brake complaints and 14% share are higher in raw count than most other CX-5 years, though 2013 had a higher share at 21%.