MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mazda CX-9

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Mazda CX-9
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:31.717Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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
162
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

48% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2009: 59 complaints 2010: 162 complaints 2010 162 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 2010: 162 complaints 2010 162 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 2010: 162 complaints 2010 162 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

2010: 162 complaints

View as data table
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

48% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Brake system failure involving master cylinder and booster. Leaking internally. Replacement cost of $1500 researched CX9 and found this problem is widespread and not being addressed.we had a minor fender bender that could have been much worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-27

Stiff brake pedal , more effort to stop and longer distant to stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-13

My wife was taking my daughters for marching band and all of a sudden she tried to press the brakes but the brakes felt too hard and she was unable to stop the car safely.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-21

Power train

14% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-9. While driving unknown speeds, a smoke odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case bearing was burnt due to sludge.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX9. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an overpowering burning odor from the vents. In addition, a loud knocking sound came from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-07

I was driving on a street with a 25 MPH speed limit when all of a sudden the car hesitated and made some weird noises. I continued to pull over to get out of the way when there was a huge bang and the car came to an sudden stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-14

Engine

10% · 17 reports

Suspension

9% · 14 reports

Air bags

7% · 12 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Air bags did not deployed and we [xxx] [xxx] people on back of driver seats at the time of the accident....[xxx] had a surgery face wa open 7/3 of and inch on face [xxx] had a tbi to hematoma surgery of the brain ect will send you paper work on...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-24

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2010Complaint volume 162 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2010-03-09Seats10V051000 Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 CX-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge.…

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    2014-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-06-26 Brake Booster Failure
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    2015-06-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-08-20 Lower ball joint separation
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    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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    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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    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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    2018-11-09Air bags18V717000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda 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 November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.

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    2019-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-01-15 Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment
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    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

2010 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 77 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V051000 · Seats
  • Recall 15V451000 · Suspension
  • Recall 17V429000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mazda CX-9 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-9?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda CX-9 have?
6 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.