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Mazda CX-9

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,470

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

1,172

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

39

Crashes

60

Fires

13

Top reported issues — Mazda CX-9

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Braking behavior

491

Condition issue

480

Operating state

371

Noise

316

Fluid issue

306

Engine behavior

211

Thermal issue

139

Reporting mechanism

137

Safety restraint issue

91

Performance issue

74

Vibration/harshness

67

Driver assistance issue

56

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

38

Safety restraint behavior

36

Smell

35

Steering behavior

34

Access/entry issue

23

Electrical issue

19

HVAC behavior

17

Powering on/off behavior

15

Ride/handling behavior

15

Starting behavior

14

Infotainment behavior

13

Lighting behavior

11

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Communication/network issue

2

Recent change

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 19, 2026


The mazda Cx-9 is having the same fuel pump issues that was recalled up until 2018 models. The issue with the lean codes and faulty fuel pump continues

2021 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Check engine light comes on and error P0303 comes on. Had an independent mechanic do the following and after each one, error P0303 still came on 1. Swap the ignition coils from 2 to 3 2. Swap spark plugs from 2 to 3 3. Swapped injectors 4. Compression test 5. Leak down test 6. Changed the spark plug, coil and injectors 7. Looked for vacuum leaks. Mechanic believes that it is related to the cracked cylinder head in the recall, MC-10232269-0001.pdf. My vehicle is just outside of the recall range…

2019 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 18, 2026


My 2019 Mazda CX-9 (VIN [XXX]) suffered catastrophic cylinder head failure on the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine at approximately 124,000 miles. The failure is consistent with Mazda TSB 01-013/21 (and successors 01-007/22, 01-010/24), in which Mazda acknowledged that cylinder heads on this engine can crack at the stud bolt hole and exhaust manifold flange due to manifold deformation and residual production stress. The first warning came in mid-May 2026, when the engine temperature warning illuminated…

2017 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 11, 2026


this is covered under csp11. the problem is my car is a 2017 and they only allow a warranty up to 120,000 miles mine is at 158000 and they will not fix the problem now even thought we just started having problems.

2018 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 8, 2026


My passenger heated seats malfunction while I was driving. As I was driving on the highway I smelled something burning. I didn't know where the smell was coming from it was strong . Then while I'm driving on the highway my seat started to smoke a lot I got scared and pulled on side of the road. I realized my seat was the issue turned off the heated seats on the control. Step out the vehicle on side the highway I was nervous and scared standing outside my vehicle. The smoke eventually died down…

2023 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 8, 2026


I am reporting a critical mechanical restraint failure regarding the 5-point harness crotch buckles on the Graco TrioGrow and the Graco TriRide car seats. The red button-release tension on both of these models is engineered with insufficient physical resistance. My toddler is capable of physically depressing the lower crotch buckle and completely freeing themselves while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds. The harness was explicitly verified as tight via the pinch test and the chest…

2023 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 8, 2026


I am reporting a critical mechanical restraint failure regarding the 5-point harness crotch buckles on the Graco TrioGrow and the Graco TriRide car seats. The red button-release tension on both of these models is engineered with insufficient physical resistance. My toddler is capable of physically depressing the lower crotch buckle and completely freeing themselves while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds. The harness was explicitly verified as tight via the pinch test and the chest…

2017 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 5, 2026


Engine running rough. Check Engine Light illumination. Difficulty starting or a no-start condition. Noticeable loss of power during acceleration Check engine light P0192

2018 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 5, 2026


My wife was driving the vehicle when the emergency lights started going off. She had to pull over because the car wouldn't run and said it was overheated. All the maintenance has been done to the car. We took it to the dealership and they said it is a cracked head and it is a known issue. They even issued a extended warranty for it. It is TSB 01-002/23. There should be a recall on this not just a partial credit.

2009 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the locking mechanism for both the 3 row driver side and passenger side seat belts locking mechanisms was not present. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 217,400.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.