Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) • 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has 99 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 46 reports (46% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| CX-9 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Mazda CX-9 models.
Summary of 99 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems & component breakdown (36 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
View all 2016 Mazda CX-9 recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Mazda CX-9
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 99 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-9. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 46 filings (46% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 range from 23 to 24 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.