MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mazda CX-9

● Typical for this model
2009 Mazda CX-9
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:59.508Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
59
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2009: 59 complaints 2009 59 2010: 162 complaints 2011: 170 complaints 2012: 221 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2015: 35 complaints 2016: 107 complaints 2016 2017: 61 complaints 2018: 128 complaints 2019: 53 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 39 complaints 2022: 11 complaints 2022 2023: 13 complaints
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2009: 59 complaints 2009 59 2010: 162 complaints 2011: 170 complaints 2011 2012: 221 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2015: 35 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 2018: 128 complaints 2019: 53 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 39 complaints 2021 2022: 11 complaints 2023: 13 complaints 2023
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2008 2009: 59 complaints 2009 59 2010: 162 complaints 2010 2011: 170 complaints 2011 2012: 221 complaints 2012 2013: 68 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2014 2015: 35 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2016 2017: 61 complaints 2017 2018: 128 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 39 complaints 2021 2022: 11 complaints 2022 2023: 13 complaints 2023

2009: 59 complaints

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YearComplaints
200767
2008172
200959
2010162
2011170
2012221
201368
201454
201535
2016107
201761
2018128
201953
202019
202139
202211
202313

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

29% · 17 reports
CRASH
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Was driving my Mazda CX-9 in afternoon traffic when the car in front of me applied their brakes to stop. I went to apply my brakes and the pedal was hard and nothing happened...the car would not stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-21

Mazda CX9 break booster diaphragm leakage. I recently purchased a 2009 Mazda CX9 that almost got me killed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08

Air bags

27% · 16 reports
CRASH
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Hi there ... We got rear ended last year ... I have had no luck getting our Mazda repaired for the last couple of months ... Mazda has not called me back for…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-24

Takata recall VIN: [xxx] I have repeatedly called the dealership (Suburban auto collection of troy - Michigan) suburban Mazda of troy for the past 1-2 years asking them to check and see if our vehicle is on the Takata airbag recall list and...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-13

Suspension

10% · 6 reports
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The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-23

Power train

10% · 6 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration and a rattling noise was heard. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the road shoulder to a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-19

Engine

7% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-03-16Electrical system09V066000 Mazda is recalling 30,600 my 2007-2009 CX9 vehicles equipped with power adjustable seat with position memory function. The seat harness routed underneath the seat cushion may interfere with the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat harness and fasten the seat frame with a cable tie. The harness covering will be repair free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 16, 2009.…

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  2. R
    2009-04-17Equipment09E011000 Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs…

    Remedy: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at…

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  3. I
    2015-06-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-08-20 Lower ball joint separation
  4. R
    2015-09-14Suspension15V451000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015.

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  5. R
    2017-08-30Air bags17V429000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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  6. R
    2017-10-04Air bags17V457000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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  7. R
    2018-03-02Air bags18V018000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

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  8. R
    2019-12-03Air bags19V782000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V066000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V451000 · Suspension
  • Recall 17V429000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V457000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mazda CX-9 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda CX-9?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda CX-9 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.