2016 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-9 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda CX-9. That ranks 6th out of 17 CX-9 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (68 complaints, 64%), typically at around 35,200 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 107owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 68 | 64% | 35,200 | “cylinder head” (47%) | $6,550 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 8% | 13,850 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 6% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 25,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 30,400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mazda CX-9 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We discovered the problem by accident -- pulled out of our garage and there was a coolant puddle on the garage floor. No dashboard warnings, no overheat messages, no visible symptoms before that. That's what makes this failure mode dangerous: it loses coolant silently, and you find out from a…
Cracked head cyclinder leaking. Unsafe to drive, coolant can leak into engine if not already. They are aware of it and extended a warranty for the issue in 2024. However people like me, my coolant didn't leak until this year 2026. There have been lawsuits on this issue, but they are still failing…
My car have a manufacturer engine defect that the company or corporation is not willing to fix. Only because I exceeded the warranty I call them (MAZDA) an told them that it wasn't under my control the these issues happened after the warranty expire. But they still refuse to help me.
Engine revs or surges while in park, possibly faulty throttle box
The cylinder head (which involves the engine cooling system) has a known manufacturer defect that affects all year/models of the Mazda CX-9 with turbo. The manufacturing defect poses a risk to motor vehicle safety in a group of vehicles or equipment of the same design and/or manufacturer…
Other Mazda CX-9 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 CX-9 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 CX-9 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 CX-9 | 39 | 1 |
| 2020 CX-9 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 CX-9 | 53 | 2 |
| 2018 CX-9 | 128 | 2 |
| 2017 CX-9 | 61 | 0 |
| 2016 | 107 | 0 |
| 2015 CX-9 | 35 | 2 |
| 2014 CX-9 | 54 | 3 |
| 2013 CX-9 | 68 | 4 |
| 2012 CX-9 | 221 | 4 |
| 2011 CX-9 | 170 | 4 |
| 2010 CX-9 | 195 | 6 |
| 2009 CX-9 | 59 | 6 |
| 2008 CX-9 | 172 | 5 |
| 2007 CX-9 | 86 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-9?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 68 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mazda CX-9?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Mazda CX-9 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-9 model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.