2016 Mazda CX-5 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, about 3% of its 510 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure was 42,592.5 miles, and the issue is linked to 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 16
- 3% of 510
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 42,593 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report tire sidewall cracking, tread separation, and sudden blowouts, including one case where the tire's tread separated from the sidewall while driving.
- Several report front lower control arm, bushing, and strut wear causing a thumping or clicking noise from the front wheel area, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to move.
- Owners describe abnormal chirping or squeaking noises from a front wheel at low speed that dealers could not always duplicate or diagnose.
- Some report rear shock mount deterioration occurring years earlier than expected, with owners noting Mazda changed the part design for a later model year.
- Valve stem fractures were reported during tire inflation, with the failure recurring after replacement.
- Front lower ball joint wear and cracking tied to the steering gear assembly, requiring a spacer kit and control arm replacement.
When 2016 Mazda CX-5 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2016, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20120 (0%)
- 20136 (3%)
- 20147 (2%)
- 201510 (8%)
- 201616 (3%)
- 20172 (1%)
- 20186 (2%)
- 20193 (1%)
- 20202 (2%)
- 20215 (3%)
- 20222 (3%)
- 20232 (3%)
- 20243 (7%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2016 CX-5, which is about 3% of its 510 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 suspension?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 CX-5.
- At what mileage do suspension problems appear on the 2016 CX-5?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 42,592.5 miles.
- What suspension symptoms do owners report on the 2016 CX-5?
- Owners describe tire tread separation, control arm and bushing wear, front wheel noise, rear shock mount deterioration, and ball joint cracking.
- Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component shows 1 crash and 1 injury for the 2016 CX-5.