2016 Mazda CX-5 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 511 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on rte 95 s in pa. When the right rear yokohama geolandar g91a tire blew out without warning. The entire center tread separated from the sidewall and took off down the highway. The TPMS did not alert me and only the sidewalls are left. Mazda and yokohama couldn't care less when I contacted them.”
NHTSA complaint #11113252, filed 2018-07, 41,000 miles“Electronic parking brake stays engaged while driving causing brakes excessive wear and brake failure. Five 2016 cx5 vehicles manufactured in same 5 month period came to dealership with same problem. Problem first detected by squeaking. Problem gets worse until difficult to stop when braking. Grumbling noise in front caused by bad bearings. Providing dealer records and parts that have been ordered. Concerned that Mazda has not addressed this issue which may not manifest itself for a year or more after purchase. Mazda is still selling the 2016 models since the 2017's have been delayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937942, filed 2016-12, 20,700 miles“I own a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring with AWD. I purchased it brand new from a dealer--no miles on it. It's been a great car until this Sudden Unintended Acceleration problem (about 60K miles now). It's happened 5 or 6 times--twice when in a drive thru. It seems that if I am idling (not pressing on gas or brake) the car will sometimes suddenly accelerate. I have used suggestions to brake, then place car in neutral. That seemed to resolve the problem. However, recently I pulled up to my (rural) mailbox and the car tried to accelerate out of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11476063, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 11026347Nov 19, 2025There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel…
- 11026350Nov 8, 2025Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Diagnostic Guidelines Diagnostic Guidelines When diagnosing NVH concerns, it is essential to first classify the issue into one of three…
- 11003397Jun 7, 2024Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10254191Apr 10, 2024Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10237215May 17, 2023Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10209752Mar 9, 2022There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel…
- 10199714Jul 19, 2021Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10188086Feb 10, 2021Service reactivation and owner loyalty program (csp10) - expires april 30, 2021
- 10186698Jan 21, 2021Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda CX-5
161 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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