Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 99 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 61 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 99 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 99 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has an average rating due to notable engine complaints, but lacks critical systemic failures. Maintenance costs can be moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- brake inspection every 12 months
- transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking noises
- electrical system failures
- brake pedal inconsistency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.