2016 Mazda CX-9: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
99
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
42.4
Severity index
Severity index 42.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 ranks 96 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 31% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 61 | 61.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 14.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 11.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 9.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 7.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 6.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 4.0% |
| SEATS | 3 | 3.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 61 of 99 complaints (61.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.