What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-9?

The engine group has the most complaints on file. Owners describe coolant leaks and overheating. Electrical complaints come next among the named groups.

Does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 2 recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section of this page for the details.

How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Mazda CX-9?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

The complaint groups on this page show where owners report trouble, led by the engine group. See the by-year comparison section to compare with other years.

2019 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for this SUV^[1]. The engine group is the biggest, with 23 of them^[2].

53owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

23–24MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA reports, biggest first.

Engine. 23 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe coolant leaks, overheating and cars that lose power or stall while driving.
Unknown or other. 14 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a single clear component group.
Electrical system. 7 complaints^[7]. Owners describe cracked infotainment screens, batteries that drain, and warning lights or driver assist features acting up.
Power train. 5 complaints^[8]. Some owners describe coolant leaks and a cracked cylinder head here as well.
Suspension. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe front end noise, a broken front axle and a worn control arm part.
Structure. 3 complaints^[10].
Back over prevention. 3 complaints^[11].
Steering. 2 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 CX-9 is necessarily included.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (21V875), November 2021. About 121,038 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Tires › Tread/Belt (19V770), October 2019. About 146 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
CX-9 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	22 / 28 / 24	$2,800
CX-9 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	20 / 26 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	15.9%
SUV FWD^[16]	5	4	5	4	15.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2019 Mazda CX-9 with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[17]	227 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
CX-9 4DR SUV AWD^[18]	200 in	78 in	68 in	115 in	4,381 lb
CX-9 4DR SUV FWD^[19]	200 in	78 in	68 in	115 in	4,050 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each CX-9 model year. The 2019 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	86	5
2008	172	5
2009	59	6
2010	195	6
2011	170	4
2012	221	4
2013	68	4
2014	54	3
2015	35	2
2016	107	0
2017	61	0
2018	128	2
2019	53	2
2020	19	1
2021	40	1
2022	11	0
2023	13	0

NHTSA's counts for the CX-9 show 53 complaints and 2 recalls for 2019^[3]. Among the 17 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (11) and the most are for 2012 (221)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 CX-9?

The engine group stands out, and the stories we read often involve coolant leaks^[2]. Electrical complaints are a smaller group, with screen and battery trouble described^[7]. The by-year facts also show 2 recalls for this model year^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recall list on this page and have any coolant smell or warning light looked at early.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-9?: The engine group has the most complaints on file^[2]. Owners describe coolant leaks and overheating. Electrical complaints come next among the named groups^[7].
Does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 2 recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section of this page for the details.
How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have?: NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Mazda CX-9?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2019 Mazda CX-9 reliable?: The complaint groups on this page show where owners report trouble, led by the engine group^[2]. See the by-year comparison section to compare with other years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mazda CX-9

2010 195 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 170 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 221 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 68 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 54 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 35 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 107 complaints, 0 recalls
2018 128 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 this page
2020 19 complaints, 1 recall
2021 40 complaints, 1 recall
2022 11 complaints, 0 recalls
2023 13 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Mazda CX-9

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Mazda CX-9 (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mazda CX-9 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CX-9 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the back over prevention component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V875, filed November 12, 2021: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V770, filed October 28, 2019: Tires › Tread / Belt. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CX-9 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2019 Mazda CX-9 with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 227 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CX-9 4DR SUV AWD: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 4,381 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CX-9 4DR SUV FWD: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 4,050 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2019 Mazda CX-9: problems, recalls and fuel economy