2016 Mazda Mazda5 problems

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The Mazda Premacy (Japanese: マツダ・プレマシー, Hepburn: Matsuda Puremashī) is a passenger minivan that was built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda from 1999 to 2018.

The first generation Premacy was built in Japan and exported to Europe and Asia. A rebadged version was sold by Ford in a few Asian markets (including Japan) as the Ford Ixion or Ixion MAV.

The second generation onward is sold outside Japan as the Mazda5. Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan, which assembles Mazda5 for the local market, adapted a re-badged version as the Ford i-Max from 2007 until 2011.

The first generation Premacy was a two- or three-row, five- or seven-passenger vehicle, while the second generation adds a third row of seats for up to six passengers in American form, and seven passengers outside the United States. Both generations feature near-flat floors, folding or removable second row, and fold-flat rear seats.

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Common 2016 Mazda Mazda5 problems

The Mazda 5, a reliable minivan with a rating of 4 out of 5 according to RepairPal, has some common problems that affect certain model years.

Another common problem with the Mazda 5 is air conditioning issues.

In addition to these issues, some Mazda 5 owners have reported noise from the chassis.

It's important to note that these common problems do not affect all Mazda 5 models, and many vehicles may not experience any of these issues at all.

Regular maintenance is also essential in keeping a vehicle on the road longer, and with proper care, a Mazda 5 can last 200,000 miles or more. By staying up to date with routine maintenance and addressing any potential issues promptly, you can help ensure that your Mazda 5 stays on the road for many years to come.

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What is the most common problem with Mazda5?

The Mazda 5 is not perfect, and its most common problems include a slipping clutch, air conditioning issues, and noise from the chassis.

Is A Mazda 5 a reliable car?

The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Mazda 5, compared to an average of 11% for compact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.

How many miles can you put on a Mazda 5?

A Mazda vehicle can last a long time. Mazda vehicles are known for lasting over a decade and between 200,000 and 250,000 miles, with some going even longer than that. The key to a long-lasting Mazda vehicle is to keep it running with proper maintenance and regular service.

Why was the Mazda 5 discontinued?

Mazda revealed that, like many other vehicles that come and go, the Mazda 5 would be discontinued going forward due to declining sales. Instead, they decided to put their best foot forward and focus on improving the other models in the Mazda lineup that still continue to be strong today.

2016 Mazda Mazda5 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazda5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Power train problems
  • Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Mazda Mazda5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2016 Mazda Mazda5 complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Mazda Mazda5.

2021-12-23

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-11-23
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the "go to the nearest safe location" warning message was displayed. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that an unknown belt and unknown pulley needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated two days later she experience the failure and heard an abnormal noise. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a second independent mechanic and was informed that a loosened wire needed to be tightened and the rotor needed to be turned. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 70 MPH, she heard a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a second independent mechanic and was informed that the center driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The VIN was not available.
2017-08-22

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2017-08-21
  • VIN: JM3KE2CY0G0
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: YESTERDAY WHILE FILLING SUV WITH GAS THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK. I HAD PROCESSED MY DEBIT CARD, CHOSE GAS AND WAS IN THE FILLING PROCESS WHEN THE CAR ROLLED AWAY- SPILLING GAS AS NOZZLE WAS IN CAR. I RAN AFTER THE VEHICLE AND FELL TRYING TO CATCH IT. IT HIT A CURB, BOUNCED BACK AND CONTINUED ACCELERATING FORWARD. SOMEHOW I MANAGED IN EXTREME PANIC MODE TO CATCH UP WITH THE CAR- GET THE DOOR OPEN AND GET THE CAR BACK INTO PARK MODE. I WAS ALONE. THE WRITER KNOB WAS IN PARK OR I COULD NEVER HAVE GOTTEN THAT FAR WITH THE DEBIT- THE GAS CAPTURE AND THE NOZZLE.I AM SO SORE FROM THE FALL AND CHASE. OTHERS SAW WHAT HAPPENED AND CAME TO MY AID. I HAVE NOT GONE TO A DOCTOR. GOT HOME DRENCHED IN GASOLINE AS CAR TOOK OFF WHILE PUMPING AND ICED MYSELF EVERYWHERE. MY BACK IS KILLING ME AND AND MY ARMS FROM CATCHING A MOVING VEHICLE WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THIS CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN MOWED DOWN OR A CAR IN FRONT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. NOTHING LIKE THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE. SO DISTURBED. CAR HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT AND I WILL SELL IT TO CARMAX NEXT WEEK. WHAT HAPPENED TO MAKE A CAR IN PARK GETTING FUEL JUST TAKE OFF IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION. THERE WAS NO HILL AS I AM IN FLAT FL. EVERY PART OF ME IS IN PAIN TODAY. CAR WAS STATIONARY BEING FILLED WITH GAS WHEN IT TORE AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP AND PROCEEDED STRAIGHT- IT ACCELERATED. IT WAS IN PARK.
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