2016 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
141 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 58/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 50,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2016 sits among all CX-9 years
What owners report
“I just had my engine replaced due to a cracked cylinder head that allowed coolant to leak into cylinder #3 & #2.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 CX-9
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 45 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 34,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 17,061 and 50,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
Technical service bulletins
612 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 drew 141 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 58/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 are engine (67 complaints), electrical (14), and brakes & stability (11).
At what mileage do 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems around 34,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 17,061 and 50,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.