Model year
2016 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 107 complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (68), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), SERVICE BRAKES (11). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 172 complaints
- 2009 59 complaints
- 2010 195 complaints
- 2011 170 complaints
- 2012 221 complaints
- 2013 68 complaints
- 2014 54 complaints
- 2015 35 complaints
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 128 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 19 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
107 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| CX-9 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Mazda CX-9 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.