NHTSA Complaint #11503274 — 2016 MAZDA CX-9

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503274
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA CX-9
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 23, 2023
Date Filed	January 23, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

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 the issue. I have received a video of the inspection from the dealership explaining the issue. The vehicle displayed a warning that it was overheating which is what prompted me to bring the vehicle in for service.

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