IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
21 -22 City / 27 -28 HWY
Horsepower
227
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Crystal L
Great for kids and moms! It's spacious and easy to clean.
I like that it has 3 rows, in which the 3rd row can be put down for additional space. It also has leather seats for any spills. The middle seat of the second row can also be put down as a cup holder. I like it because I have 2 kids.
accountCircle Jadyn G
The Mazda cx-9 is spacious with amazing features.
I have had my Mazda cx-9 for four years now. I love the way that it drives and I haven't really had any difficulty with the engine or anything like that. The interior of my car is all black leather and can seat 7 people. The console from the front two seats to the back three seats has an air conditioner controller. To go along with all the other amazing things that come with the car, the car had many cup holders and an adamant amount of space. This car is amazing when going around curbs and rough terrain.
accountCircle Danielle M
Love my Mazda CX-9 very spacious!
Love the CX-9! Very comfortable, reliable & luxurious! Gas mileage is great as well, especially for the size. Two extra seats in the back is a bonus! Only downfall is that the car gets extremely hot during the summer. But easy fix with darker tint! Love it!
accountCircle Stephanie C
It's a 2016 Mazda cx 9. It's white with leather interior.
This is my second Mazda CX 9. It is pearl white with leather interior and it is very reliable and comfortable. Had just enough gadgets. I have not had any idea or problems with it. Next car I purchase, will more than likely be a Mazda but next time in red.
accountCircle Edwin S
Definitely is Worth to buy it!
The car is perfect, no issues at all. The car is economy level, so the sound isolation inside is not perfect, the motor is not a super fast and powerful. But all in all car is super, a lot of space inside, exterior is stunning, quality is really good.
accountCircle Robert H
Worth buying again and again.
This is 2nd cx9 we have owned. Very reliable. Never any serious mechanical issues with either one. Very stylish, turns a lot of heads. Very luxurious for the price. Has great pick up and performance. Great gas mileage. Will buy another one again.
accountCircle Kacey H
Mazda CX-9, a great alternative to a minivan
I love my Mazda CX-9. It's the most reliable vehicle I've ever driven. In the 3 years I've been driving it I've had no issues whatsoever. Great gas mileage. Sleek design. Love the option of having a third row. There's plenty of room for passengers with storage included.
accountCircle Lupe L
Sleek and classy design while reliable
The Mazda CX-9 was my boyfriend and I first SUV purchase. It handles very well so far we have had no problems it's so roomy and the fact that you can easily put the back seats down for more trunk space is perfect for our family. We love it the best car we've had

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Henry Kwasniak
Problems
Here are the problems Mazda and its dealers would not fix: 1)Car takes forever to get warm, I own three other mazdas CX-5 and MX -5 all produce more heat in the winter it is not a comfortable car in winter Should have been a V6 engine instead of high performance four cylinders with turbos which need to get hot quickly to maintain turbo reliability rather than the cab heat. 2) On board dash display constantly has to reboot when starting the car from your phone causing delays to the map system. If your in sales its frustrating. Other manufacturer models have on board computer memories to prevent this. 3) Body molding components and fasteners are not high quality that you would expect from a $52,000 car
accountCircle Sheryl J
A surprising workhorse of a vehicle.
My Mazda cx-9 is a reliable car. It is really the workhorse for our family. We do a lot of hauling - items from hardware stores, groceries, soccer players carpool, the dog. We take it camping and on road trips. It is really our go-to vehicle. It is comfortable and has remained a pretty quiet ride for being four years old. Features are adequate for a mid-level model.
accountCircle Mishael S
It is highly ranked in safety, that is one of the reasons we purchased it
I like my vehicle for the most part. I do not like that it doesn't have a cd player. I also would prefer a lighter color
accountCircle REH
Please Note!
My son has a 2016 CX 9 which has developed a coolant leak that the dealer's tech could not find. Since it was still under warranty Mazda replaced the whole engine. I wonder if it is an engineering defect?
accountCircle Kim H
Very family friendly vehicle.
It's a grand family vehicle but wish we had gone with a truck instead. The third row is never used and we need the hauling room that a truck will give. Otherwise it has been a fine ride that has taken us on several long road trips. All in all would refer it to someone that needs a 7 passenger ride.

Mazda CX-9 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
227 HP 25 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring
227 HP 23 MPG 7 Seats
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Grand Touring
227 HP 25 MPG 7 Seats
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Signature
227 HP 23 MPG 7 Seats
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2016 Mazda CX-9 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 72%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Raj S on May 12, 2021
My Mazda experience in my simple language and recommendation to others.
This vehicle model is very comfortable to ride and this is one of the best model for long rides. It has low maintenance and overall good. It has good mileage. It has nice look and latest market features as compared to other models. I would recommend this model to others as well.
accountCircle Kim H on May 3, 2021
Very family friendly vehicle.
It's a grand family vehicle but wish we had gone with a truck instead. The third row is never used and we need the hauling room that a truck will give. Otherwise it has been a fine ride that has taken us on several long road trips. All in all would refer it to someone that needs a 7 passenger ride.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kris D.

Because I have three children, the third row was very important for my family. The CX-9 also scored well on safety features, which is also important to me. I also liked the leather heated seats and the navigation and premium sound system.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kris D.

I wish it had better fuel economy. A power moonroof would have been a nice feature. My biggest complaint is the water pump integrated under the cam cover. If the water pump goes, the coolant mixes with engine oil and causes catastrophic engine failure. Second is that there is no optional captain chairs in the second row.

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.71
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4.7
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4.64

Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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33 MPG
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29 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2016 Mazda CX-9 A Good Car?

Yes. The mazda cx 9 is a good vehicle to drive. It is very quiet and has a smooth riding feeling. The cx9 model is very sleek and very comfortable.
Nicole M.
Yes it is a high quality vehicle. It is gets good mileage and the price was fair. I would recommend it to anyone.
Marisa D.
It is a good vehicle for the most part. It is great on gas. I love that the back seat it adjustable to have a little recline. I also like that it has three rows.
Patricia D.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mazda CX-9?

The cx9 model is very reliable. There has not been any problems with the vehicle. This vehicle has always been consistent.
Nicole M.
The Mazda cx-9 is a very reliable and durable vehicle. I have only experienced a few issues with it.
Marisa D.
Yes it is reliable. I have not had any serious problems with it yet. I do hate how there is so much plastic on the car. I also have mixed feelings about how the car sounds sometimes.
Avery T.

Is The 2016 Mazda CX-9 A Good Value?

The Mazda cx 9 signature model cost $47,000 and it is a very good value. The price matches the luxury feel of the car.
Nicole M.
The Mazda cx-9 cost me about $20,000. It is a very good value because I have had few issues with since I have owned it.
Marisa D.
I think I bought the car for 35,000 used with about 20,000 miles on it. I feel we did over pay for the car.
Lucinda W.

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