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2016 Mazda CX-9

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 61.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

29 reports with mileage · 75 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports

Steering complaints

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Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2024
Electrical SystemEngineSteering

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The entire electrical system is malfunctioning. All dashboard service lights (check engine, ABS, etc.) illuminate simultaneously, causing the vehicle to stutter and shut off while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection…

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1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The entire electrical system is malfunctioning. All dashboard service lights (check engine, ABS, etc.) illuminate simultaneously, causing the vehicle to stutter and shut off while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This issue has resulted in a dangerous situation, particularly when the vehicle lost power on the highway with my young children aboard. This sudden loss of control could have led to a severe accident. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Mazda’s service department has not been able to reproduce the problem despite multiple visits. I have provided video evidence, but no conclusive diagnosis or resolution has been achieved. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Mazda’s authorized technicians have inspected the vehicle several times, but no substantial action has been taken. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? All dashboard lights come on simultaneously without prior warning. The symptoms have been random and intermittent over the past few months. Given the ongoing risk, I request an immediate replacement of my vehicle. Please confirm receipt of this complaint and provide a plan for replacement. Thank you for your prompt attention.

NHTSA ODI #11613534

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2018
SteeringUnknown Or Other

VEHICLE MAKES A CRANKING NOISE WHEN STEERING AT A SLOW SPEED MEANING WHEN TURNING, REVERSING OR SLOWLY GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS IT MAKES A CRANKING NOISE ITS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE I DON'T KNOW IF THAT NORMAL HAS BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS TAKEN IN DUE TO A RECENT RECALL COUPLE MONTHS AGO FOR THE R…

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VEHICLE MAKES A CRANKING NOISE WHEN STEERING AT A SLOW SPEED MEANING WHEN TURNING, REVERSING OR SLOWLY GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS IT MAKES A CRANKING NOISE ITS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE I DON'T KNOW IF THAT NORMAL HAS BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS TAKEN IN DUE TO A RECENT RECALL COUPLE MONTHS AGO FOR THE REAR SAME ISSUES WITH A CRANKING NOISE, NOW IT'S THE FRONT.

NHTSA ODI #11115498

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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