2016 Mazda CX-9 engine problems
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has 67 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 48% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
67
Engine complaints
48%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“IMMEDIATELY UPON MAKING A SHARP RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY FAST PACE WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DID NOT STOP. THE CAR SLAMMED INTO A PLANTER IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR MOVED SO QUICKLY THAT IT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 have?
NHTSA has 67 complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-9 engine — 48% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.