The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has 99 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag cylinder head cracking / coolant leak in 2.5t engine: a design/manufacturing defect leading to coolant leaking into the engine, potentially causing catastrophic failure. affects model years 2016-2020 with production dates before june 9, 2020. warranty was extended to 10 years/120,000 miles. frequency: very frequent (dominant topic in discussions).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Mazda CX-9 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 CX-9 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 68 (2013) to 195 (2010). With 99 complaints, the 2016 CX-9 sits about the same asthe model's median of 99.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Predominantly positive sentiment, with the vehicle widely praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, premium interior feel, and strong value proposition.
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Used CX-9 listings typically run $16,249–$25,499 across 2010 to 2023 model years.
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