Mazda

CX-9

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 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: 0, below this model's typical 21; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 194, about 4.5x this model's typical 43; recalls: 6, about 3x 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	Top complaints
2010	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	6	194	3	SERVICE BRAKES 38%, ENGINE 10%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 194, about 4.5x this model's typical 43 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 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	169	3	SERVICE BRAKES 47%, POWER TRAIN 12%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 169, about 3.9x this model's typical 43 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 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	SERVICE BRAKES 53%, ENGINE 10%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 221, about 5.1x this model's typical 43 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	ENGINE 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 20%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 68, about 1.6x this model's typical 43 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 6 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	ENGINE 26%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 54, above this model's typical 43 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 27 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	ENGINE 38%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 35, below this model's typical 43 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: 43 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	23.5	227	$2,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	23.5	227	$2,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	2	124	0	ENGINE 44%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 124, about 2.9x this model's typical 43 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	2	50	0	ENGINE 30%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 50, above this model's typical 43 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	1	17	0	ENGINE 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 17, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	23.5	no data	$2,650	1	33	0	ENGINE 39%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 33, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 21 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 21 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 17.5 to 2023: 23

Owner complaints2010: 194 to 2023: 0

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.