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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM3TCBDYXG0119532 · Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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JM3TCBDYXG0•••••• 2016 Mazda CX-9

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Mazda CX-9 build (5 vs 2).

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96on the model
51builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Sep 2024
Head gasket leaking and caused major engine issue at 89,000 miles. Mazda has known of this issue, but refuses to recall it
Power Train Jan 2023
I took my car into the dealership and was told that I had a cracked cylinder head and the car is leaking coolant near the rear of the engine. This could cause the engine to cease should coolant get into the engine. The dealer (North Park Mazda, San Antonio) has confirmed this as…
Engine May 2023
Cylinder head had a crack in it and had to be replaced
Engine Dec 2022
My engine head cracked whiling driving. Sudden lost of complete power in houston texas at a 75mph speed. Was able to safely pull to the side. Took it to the dealer where they confirmed it was a cracked engine head. Its a common issue with this model from 2016-2019 no warning…
Engine Apr 2021
Cracked cylinder head due to manufacturing defect, left stranded at car wash with no engine coolant due to issue, took several months without a vehicle before it was replaced by Mazda. The vehicle has been repaired. I was left unable to drive in hot weather and could not use air…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3TCBDYXG0119532 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.