Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2016 Mazda CX-9: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Mazda CX-9 at 23–24 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 107 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

23–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Mazda CX-9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-9, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Mazda CX-9 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Mazda CX-9 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CX-9 2WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/28/24 mpg$2,800364
CX-9 4WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular21/26/23 mpg$2,900384

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Mazda CX-9 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Mazda CX-9 owner complaints

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda CX-9, most recently on Oct 6, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Mazda CX-9 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine68
Electrical system14
Service brakes11
Power train9
Fuel/propulsion system7
Unknown or other6
Structure: Body4
Engine and engine cooling3
Seats3
Vehicle speed control3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda CX-9 model years

Mazda CX-9 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 CX-923 mpg0135/5
2022 CX-923 mpg0115/5
2021 CX-923–24 mpg1405/5
2020 CX-923–24 mpg1195/5
2019 CX-923–24 mpg2535/5
2018 CX-923–24 mpg21285/5
2017 CX-923–24 mpg061—
2015 CX-919 mpg2354/5

All Mazda CX-9 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Mazda models

2016 Mazda 22016 Mazda 32016 Mazda 62016 Mazda CX-32016 Mazda CX-52016 Mazda MX-5

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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