2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 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 | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 425 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 126 | 1 |
| Engine | 104 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 2 |
| Power Train | 24 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 7 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 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.