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2016 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 99 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2016 Mazda CX-9

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
99
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Mazda CX-9

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Mazda CX-9

Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
47
Electrical System
12
Power Train
8
Service Brakes
5
Unknown Or Other
4
Wheels
3
Fuel/propulsion System
3
Steering
2
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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 194 complaints 2011 169 complaints 2012 221 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 54 complaints 2015 35 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 59 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 50 complaints 2020 17 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2016 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 has no open recalls and 99 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-9 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-9 are: 2015, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 2012.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.