2012 Mazda CX-9 vs 2013 Mazda CX-9
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 2013 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 290 | 318 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 58,625 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 139 | 16 |
| Engine | 25 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 9 |
| Power Train | 18 | 5 |
| Suspension | 9 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2012 Mazda CX-9
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.