MYRModel Year Report

2016 Mazda CX-9

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Mazda CX-9
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:51.045Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-9 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2009: 59 complaints 2010: 162 complaints 2010 2011: 170 complaints 2012: 221 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2015: 35 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2016 2017: 61 complaints 2018: 124 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 34 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2023
2016: 103 complaints
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YearComplaints
200767
2008172
200959
2010162
2011170
2012221
201368
201454
201535
2016103
201761
2018124
201951
202019
202134
20229
202312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 62%

62% of complaints: engine — 64 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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IMMEDIATELY UPON MAKING A SHARP RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY FAST PACE WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DID NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171229

Crack cylinder head

NHTSA ODI report, 20230911

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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My seat warmer caught fire and burnt a hole through the seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240412

IMMEDIATELY UPON MAKING A SHARP RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY FAST PACE WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DID NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171229

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

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ONE MILE FROM HOME THE SMART BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION & FRONT RADAR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WAS DISPLAYED. CAR WAS SHAKING AND ACTING AS IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ACTIVE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. CAR WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170212

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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I BOUGHT THE CAR SATURDAY. FOUR DAYS LATER, I FILLED THE TANK AT 2:00 PM FOR THE FIRST TIME. I THEN DROVE ABOUT 30 MILES. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME AT 5:00PM, I PARKED IN THE GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160804

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 103

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2015 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2008 ■ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-9?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.