Mazda

CX-9

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2007 to 2023

Includes CX-9 2WD and CX-9 4WD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2023. complaints: 13, below this model's typical 31; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2008. complaints: 172, about 2.8x this model's typical 61; recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mazda CX-9
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2007	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	4	67	0	no data	SUSPENSION 30%, AIR BAGS 11%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 67, above this model's typical 61 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2007 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 21 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	5	172	0	no data	SUSPENSION 24%, AIR BAGS 12%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 172, about 2.8x this model's typical 61 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2008 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	6	59	0	no data	SERVICE BRAKES 26%, AIR BAGS 25%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 59, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2009 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	6	162	3	254	SERVICE BRAKES 38%, POWER TRAIN 11%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 162, about 2.7x this model's typical 61 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2010 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	19	no data	$3,300	4	170	3	268	SERVICE BRAKES 47%, POWER TRAIN 12%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 170, about 2.8x this model's typical 61 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 3 NHTSA advised parking the 2011 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	19	no data	$3,300	4	221	2	263	SERVICE BRAKES 53%, ENGINE 10%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 221, about 3.6x this model's typical 61 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	19	no data	$3,300	4	68	2	287	ENGINE 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 20%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 68, above this model's typical 61 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	19	no data	$3,300	3	54	1	246	ENGINE 26%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 54, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 32 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	19	no data	$3,300	2	35	0	218	ENGINE 38%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 35, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	23.5	227	$2,650	0	107	0	563	ENGINE 47%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 107, about 1.8x this model's typical 61 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	23.5	227	$2,650	0	61	0	491	ENGINE 55%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 61, in line with this model's typical 61 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	2	128	0	448	ENGINE 46%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 128, about 2.1x this model's typical 61 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	2	53	0	378	ENGINE 32%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 53, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	1	19	0	316	ENGINE 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 19, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	1	39	0	406	ENGINE 39%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%
complaints: 39, below this model's typical 61 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	10	0	265	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%, STRUCTURE 17%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 31 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	13	0	207	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24%, CHEST CLIP, BUCKLE, HARNESS 12%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%
complaints: 13, below this model's typical 31 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2007: 17.5 to 2023: 23

Owner complaints2007: 67 to 2023: 13

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mazda CX-9 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.