Question 1

Is the Mazda Cx-9 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda Cx-9 has 1,796 NHTSA complaints, or 50.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is SERVICE BRAKES. Source: VinItel

Question 2

What Mazda Cx-9 years should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2008 model years of the Mazda Cx-9 — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2012 model year alone has 263 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mazda Cx-9?

Accepted Answer

Among Mazda Cx-9 model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2022 (13 complaints), 2023 (15 complaints), 2020 (23 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

Question 4

What are common Mazda Cx-9 problems?

Accepted Answer

The most common Mazda Cx-9 problems reported to NHTSA are: SERVICE BRAKES (412 complaints, 5.3% crash rate); ENGINE (339 complaints, 0.6% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (152 complaints, 1.3% crash rate); SUSPENSION (142 complaints, 6.3% crash rate); AIR BAGS (131 complaints, 13.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Question 5

Should I buy a used Mazda Cx-9?

Accepted Answer

Used Mazda Cx-9 buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2022, 2023, 2020. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Component	Complaints	Crash %
SERVICE BRAKES	412	5.3%
ENGINE	339	0.6%
POWER TRAIN	152	1.3%
SUSPENSION	142	6.3%
AIR BAGS	131	13.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	119	3.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	80	1.2%
STEERING	58	10.3%
WHEELS	37	5.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	33	0.0%

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2007	—	98	3	—	View 2007View→
2008AVOID	—	234	14	—	View 2008View→
2009	—	65	2	—	View 2009View→
2010AVOID	—	193	6	5	View 2010View→
2011AVOID	—	207	10	5	View 2011View→
2012AVOID	—	263	14	—	View 2012View→
2013	—	79	7	1	View 2013View→
2014	—	73	1	1	View 2014View→
2015GOOD	—	45	1	—	View 2015View→
2016AVOID	—	140	6	2	View 2016View→
2017	—	76	0	—	View 2017View→
2018AVOID	—	162	6	1	View 2018View→
2019	—	69	1	—	View 2019View→
2020GOOD	—	23	0	—	View 2020View→
2021GOOD	—	41	10	—	View 2021View→
2022GOOD	—	13	1	—	View 2022View→
2023GOOD	—	15	6	—	View 2023View→

Mazda Cx-9 Reliability

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