2018 Mazda CX-9 vs 2019 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 | 2018 Mazda CX-9 | 2019 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 469 | 393 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7 |
| Power Train | 13 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 57 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
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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.