The Lemon Index

All cars · Mazda CX-9 · 2016

2016 Mazda CX-9. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints20NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,102 and 41,000 miles. Median 26,000, from 18 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes35%
Electrical35%
Engine30%
Fuel system10%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2030203

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)FWD22 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)4WD21 / 26 / 23Regular$2,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2016–2023 Mazda CX-9, 27.8M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3370K
Infotainment, battery & electrical2200K
Heat, A/C & blend door2137K
Oil changes & service143K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2013852624,628Suspension
2014–16–Visibility
2015–11–Brakes
2016–20–Brakes
201715425,828Suspension
2018561628,257Brakes
2019541526,861Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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