Mazda CX-9 problems by year
1,456 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 17 Mazda CX-9 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 12 | 0 | — | |
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2021 | 36 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 19 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2019 | 52 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2018 | 125 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 61 | 0 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 103 | 0 | Engine | |
| 2015 | 35 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2014 | 54 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2013 | 68 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2012 Most complained | 221 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Most complained | 170 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Most complained | 195 | 6 | Service Brakes | |
| 2009 | 59 | 6 | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Most complained | 172 | 5 | Suspension | |
| 2007 | 86 | 5 | Suspension |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mazda.