NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-9[1]. They are spread across several parts of the vehicle, and no single group stands far above the rest[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, starting with the biggest.
- Exterior Lighting. 2 complaints[2]. Owners describe a dashboard display that stays too dim or too bright, plus a driver assist feature that they say never worked as expected.
- Electrical System. 2 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, one owner reports burns and blistering on the thighs after a long drive with a heated seat turned up high. 1 injury is tied to this group[5].
- Structure. 2 complaints[6]. Owners describe a crack near the front lights and loose fasteners around the windshield area.
- Power Train. 1 complaint[7].
- Lane Departure. 1 complaint[8].
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 1 complaint[9]. The owner describes the warning and automatic braking kicking in when the road ahead is clear while adaptive cruise control is on.
- Brakes. 1 complaint[10]. This one involves 1 crash and 1 injury[10].
- Visibility/Wiper. 1 complaint[11].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2022 CX-9[12].
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 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[3] | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2022 Mazda CX-9 with 2.5L 4-cylinder[14] | 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[15] | 200 in | 78 in | 68 in | 115 in | 4,387 lb |
How 2022 compares with other years
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 11 complaints and 0 recalls for 2022[12]. Among the 17 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 16 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (11) and the most are for 2012 (221)[12]. 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 2022 CX-9?
The 2022 CX-9 has a small number of complaints on file, 11 in total[1]. Each group is small, so the data does not point to one clear weak spot[2]. The record does include 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries across all reports, and no deaths[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide for what to check on a test drive and with a mechanic. The page also lists recalls, and the by-year count is 0[12].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
- NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file[1]. Exterior lighting, electrical system and structure each have 2[2][5][6].
- Does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
- The by-year count shows 0 recalls in our data[12]. Check the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- Is the 2022 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- The complaint record is small at 11 reports in total[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so they are only one signal.
- How many miles per gallon does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2022 Mazda CX-9 safe?
- See the safety section on this page for crash test ratings. Owner complaints include 1 crash and 1 fire[1].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 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 AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the visibility/wiper 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
- 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, 2022 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 4,387 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov