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#BS-2016-MAZCX9-41E4

2016 Mazda Cx 9

Based on reports from 140 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
140
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
607
🟑

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 140 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

infotainment system not working properly

6 complaints β€’ Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
2

leaking coolant from crack on cylinder head

4 complaints β€’ Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

premature brake wear

2 complaints β€’ Severity 7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

66 owners reported engine issues β€” failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
18
30–60K
4
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (20 reports) β€’ Median: 34K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (66 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine66 (47%)
Electrical14 (10%)
Brakes11 (8%)
Drivetrain9 (6%)
Fuel System7 (5%)
Other6 (4%)
Structure:body4 (3%)
Wheels & Tires4 (3%)

2016 Mazda Cx 9: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
16
5
17
15
18
15
19
6
20
7
21
31
22
20
23
33
24
6
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 9 is the 2015 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2016 Mazda Cx 9 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

140

Class avg

449

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 140 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2016 Mazda Cx 9: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mazda Cx 9?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Mazda Cx 9 is related to the engine, with 66 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Mazda Cx 9 reliable?
The 2016 Mazda Cx 9 has 140 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Mazda Cx 9 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Mazda Cx 9 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2016 Mazda Cx 9 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Mazda Cx 9 problems start?
Based on 46 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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