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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2016 Mazda CX-9 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 107 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Mazda CX-9, 2% of the 107 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 04/21/22, I took my car to the dealer after noticing antifreeze on our garage floor and a burning smell. NO check engine lights had illuminated. They proceeded to tell me that there was a coolant leak from head/block and cavity leak (something about channel pressure). They also stated this was a casting flaw during manufacturing of the engine. They told me I needed a whole new engine for $8,479.97! Mazda corporate refused to replace the engine at their cost because I had 64,575 miles on it and it was out of powertrain warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11474135, filed 2022-07

“Smart City Break Malfunction warning light appears while driving. Simultaneously the tire pressure warning appears. Also, at the same time, the temperature reads -20 to -40 degrees. Yes, vehicle is available for inspection. Fearful that car could randomly break while driving putting myself and family in danger since there is a malfunction. Mazda service center says the problem can’t be reproduced so there’s nothing they can do. The problem seems to appear when the outside temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.”

NHTSA complaint #11656449, filed 2025-04

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023215%
202219%
2021410%
2020211%
201924%
201843%
201723%
201622%
201311%

Other parts of the 2016 Mazda CX-9

Engine
68 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda CX-9

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology