2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Pilot | 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,699 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 704 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,336 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 767 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 579 | 71 |
| Power Train | 200 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 170 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 161 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 66 |
| Structure | 53 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 114 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 33 | 0 |
2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.