2016 Mazda CX-5 transmission problems
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 51 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
51
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I was driving on a city street and slowed to turn right onto a driveway at at a private residence. As my car entered the driveway and near the end of the right turn, my car had a sudden unintended uncontrolled acceleration, continued the turn, went over a low hedge of shrubs on the right side of…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-5 transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.