2016 Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2016

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2016 Mazda CX-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (6%)

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2016 Mazda CX-5 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

32600 mi

US $190
Rear brake pads replaced 
62620 mi

C $180
Rear brake pad draging. Replaced pads and rotors. 
36000 mi New brakes and rotors needed 
25000 mi Brakes make a loud squealing noise when applying moderate pressure at lower speeds. Goes away when stopping quickly. SA reported back rotors are grooved and pads down to 5 mm, so safe but will need replaced relatively soon. 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27900 mi Electronic parking brake remained engaged while driving, despite indicator light being off. Rear passenger brake was hot after a short drive. Dealer inspected the rear brakes and found no issues, despite the brake pads being worn down to 2mm. Suggested replacement at customer expense. 
29760 mi

C $400
Rear brake calipers and EPB replaced. Pads and rotors replaced at owner's expense at the same time. 
34000 mi

US $20
Calipers were not sliding anymore and causing it to warp the rotors under hard braking. 
133300 mi

C $1800
brake caliper ceased, alignment, coolant flush, oil change. 
45000 mi

US $90
Over heated rear wheel 
78289 mi

US $900
Front brake rotor and pads 
88000 mi

US $200
Rear rotors and pads replaced Duralast Gold Brake Rotor 77105DG Duralast Gold Ceramic Brake Pads DG1846 
31000 mi Passenger side rear parking brake was stuck on. Had to replace the rear unit and pads and rotor 
78000 mi

US $300
Routine brake replacement. 
25000 mi

US $100
Caliper replaced, rotor turned 
52000 mi

US $350
Known problem with early models - rear brakes hang up, causing abnormal wear. 
68585 mi

US $68
Replaced rear brake pads. I had to use OEM Mazda Brake pad # KAYO-26-48Z because the 2016.5 CX-5 has the electronic parking brake. These pads are only available from MAZDA. Price with discount is $68.46. 
79780 mi

US $53
Front brake pads 60% worn. Replaced pads with Bosch BE-1623H @ $53.00. 
23000 mi Brakes squeal. Dealer was unable/unwilling to fix. Vehicle continues to squeak on braking. 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

82500 mi Brake pads were changed. Rotors were still okay. 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

21080 mi

€100
Pads were replaced. Noise when braking. 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 4WD

39886 mi

US $583
front brake pad set, plate, brake service kit 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Brake Problems

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