2016 Mazda cx-9
JM3TCBEY3G0104532
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Mazda cx-9 (VIN JM3TCBEY3G0104532). Black. Title: Clean. 61,117 mi reported. Registered in Nj. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What a full report checks for VIN JM3TCBEY3G0104532
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2016 mazda cx-9.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda cx-9, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 99
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Mazda cx-9.
ENGINE
In June of 2022 I started having a strong antifreeze/engine coolant smell inside the cab of my vehicle and also outside the vehicle. I had the car checked for a radiator leak, but there wasn’t one. I took my car into my local Mazda where they found that the engine coolant was leaking into the heads of the engine. Mazda kept my car for 5 months and repaired t…
NHTSA ODI #11697196ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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 ce…
NHTSA ODI #11656449ENGINE
Engine failure with crack in the engine after a loss of coolant fluid.
NHTSA ODI #11632664ENGINE
Head gasket leaking and caused major engine issue at 89,000 miles. Mazda has known of this issue, but refuses to recall it.
NHTSA ODI #11626600ENGINE
While my wife was driving her 2016 Mazda Cx-9 Grand Touring on the freeway, many of the dashboard indicator lights came on warning her the engine was over heating and to pull over immediately. While she was attempting to move over to the shoulder, smoke appeared from underneath the engine hood which made it difficult to safely move over to the shoulder. She …
NHTSA ODI #11625077ENGINE
Sudden and dramatic loss of engine coolant. Received a warning that engine was overheating, and to shut off engine. Quickly obeyed the prompt and found that most of the engine coolant had been lost due to a catastrophic failure of either the head gasket or head itself.
NHTSA ODI #11622599ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle failed to turn off the engine while in park and I was unable to lock vehicle while engine was still running. The ignition button failed to work.
NHTSA ODI #11621833ENGINE
Cylinder head coolant leak. No warning lights.
NHTSA ODI #11617629+ 91 more complaints on record.
