Mazda CX-9 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every CX-9 from 2007 to 2023: 1,490 owner complaints and 45 recalls across 17 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (221), 2010 (195), 2008 (172). Best fuel economy: 24 mpg combined (2021).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 86 | 18 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 172 | 18 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 59 | 18 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 195 | 18 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 170 | 19 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 221 | 19 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 68 | 19 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 54 | 19 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 35 | 19 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 107 | 24 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 61 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 128 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 53 | 24 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 19 | 24 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 39 | 24 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 | 23 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 13 | 23 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Mazda CX-9?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (221), 2010 (195), 2008 (172).
How many recalls has the Mazda CX-9 had?
Across 2007–2023, NHTSA lists 45 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).