2008 Mazda CX-9 electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sometimes the blind signal works sometimes it doesn't sometimes it blinks on the screen and when switching lanes, brakes keeps going out ball joint keeps popping hard shift or knock in reverse and when placed in park had repair done several times. Dvd wires keeps going out/shortage m. Sometimes…”
filed Apr 4, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. The contact received nhtsa campaign number 17v457000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced…”
filed Feb 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical SystemCampaign 09V066000 · Feb 23, 2009
Related service bulletins
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 17, 2025
Electrical System problems in other CX-9 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CX-9 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 CX-9 | 4 | 21% |
| 2019 CX-9 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 CX-9 | 15 | 12% |
| 2017 CX-9 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 CX-9 | 14 | 14% |
| 2015 CX-9 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 CX-9 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 CX-9 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 CX-9 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 CX-9 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 CX-9 | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mazda CX-9
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.