NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for this Mazda[1]. Our data counts 0 recalls[2].
Most reported problems
Owner reports to NHTSA fall into a few groups, listed here from the biggest down.
- Unknown or other. 4 complaints name this group[5]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Forward collision avoidance. 2 complaints name this group[6]. Owners describe the warning and braking help reacting in traffic, and one story describes several systems failing before a crash.
- Steering. 2 complaints name this group[7]. Owners describe the wheel locking up while driving, and warning alerts about the parking brake.
- Brakes. 2 complaints name this group[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe a soft pedal that needed pumping and a car that cut power when gas and brake were pressed together.
- Chest clip, buckle, harness. 2 complaints name this group[9]. These stories are about child seat buckles that a toddler could release.
- Air bags. 1 complaint names this group[10].
- Structure. 1 complaint names this group[11].
- Electrical system. 1 complaint names this group[12].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2023 CX-9[2].
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
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD[4] | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.1% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 with 2.5L 4-cylinder[13] | 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[14] | 200 in | 78 in | 68 in | 115 in | 4,387 lb |
How 2023 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 13 complaints and 0 recalls for 2023[2]. Among the 17 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 15 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (11) and the most are for 2012 (221)[2]. 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 2023 CX-9?
The 2023 CX-9 has a small set of complaints on file[1]. Our data shows 0 recalls for this year[2]. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and one report can name several parts. Some stories describe serious events, so it is worth reading the sections above before you decide. A short list of reports is not proof of a wider pattern, so use this page as one input next to a test drive and a service check.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have?
- Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The biggest group is unknown or other[5], followed by forward collision avoidance[6], steering[7], brakes[8] and child seat buckles[9].
- Does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
- Our data counts 0 recalls for this year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for what is listed.
- How many miles per gallon does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA ratings and annual fuel cost.
- Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA[1]. These are unverified reports, so read the complaint groups above and the year comparison section together.
- What is the best year for the Mazda CX-9?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets complaints and recalls side by side for each year.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-9 (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Mazda CX-9 model year (chart above). 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 AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the chest clip, buckle, harness component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 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