2016 Mazda CX-9 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mazda CX-9, 7% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,200 miles.
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.
“My Mazda CX-9 ran out of gas on a major highway (route 90 in boston) and the gas gauge read half full. No 'out of gas' light went on and range (under information) said 191 miles remaining. My Mazda dealer told me the software needed to be reset (not done yet as of this writing). It is a major issue if the gas gauge is not reading properly and this is a software issue (a bug?). Mazda needs to fix this for all Mazda's and issue a recall so it does not happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11311330, filed 2020-02, 43,500 miles“In 2017, my car shut off two times, without warning, one time at a stop light and again on the highway going 70mph. We were accelerating at the stop light when it shut off and then driving on the highway. Took the car to the dealership and 72 codes came up. They said it was the dvd players (that they sold and installed!!!) that were causing the issue. They supposedly 'fixed' the issue. Now in july 2019, the car shut off an additional five times. Three times while driving and twice in a parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234063, filed 2019-07, 30,400 miles“I just purchased my vehicle about 3 months ago. I was running errands about a week after purchase and was heading home on the highway when the gas notification came on displaying 27 miles left and advised me to get gas. I was about half mile from the exit and the vehicle check engine light came on and it started stalling. Thank fully I was able to get over to the median just in time when it shut down completely. I called roadside and the dealer and explained what happened. I had it towed back to the dealer and they advised me it was because I ran out of gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322582, filed 2020-04, 55,000 miles“While driving the car in the 287 interstate highway in new jersey, I got the check engine light out of the blue and the car started decelerating in the high speed lane. Luckily I was able to manage and get the car to the road side shoulder. I was not able to start the car after this incident. We had to tow the car to the Mazda service center in greenbrook, new jersey. After running the car diagnostics (error code - p0192), they informed me that they had to update the PCM (power control module) software. Thats the only explanation which they gave which made no real sense. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299308, filed 2020-01, 34,000 miles“I bought the car saturday. Four days later, I filled the tank at 2:00 pm for the first time. I then drove about 30 miles. When I arrived home at 5:00pm, I parked in the garage. I noticed the odor of fuel as soon as I exited the car and checked to make sure I had secured the gas cap, which I had. Thirty minutes later, the entire downstairs of our house smelled like gasoline. The garage was consumed with fuel odor, and the fire potential caused us to return the car to the dealership immediately after that. The fuel odor was present within the car as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10893327, filed 2016-08, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209774Mar 1, 2022Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor at the left / rear area of the vehicle while the engine is idling that usually occurs when the fuel tank is warmed up in hot weather and/or…
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda CX-9
68 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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.
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