2016 Jeep Cherokee vs 2016 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Jeep Cherokee | 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,401 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 450 | 704 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 26–29 |
| Median reported mileage | 45,000 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 626 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 296 | 71 |
| Engine | 313 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 161 |
| Service Brakes | 92 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 19 |
| Steering | 53 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 143 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 63 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 46 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 29 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Cherokee
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.