2015 Mazda CX-9
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 35 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 172 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 221 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 128 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
49% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The issue is with the design of the Water Pump on this vehicle. From my understanding, this is a common issue with the 2015 Mazda CX-9.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14
Service brakes
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My brake peddle began hissing and my vehicle does not want to stop when in motion, I took my vehicle to a Mazda dealership and they stated it was the brake booster which is a problem Mazda has been having, but my vehicle is not in the years...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-04
Power train
9% · 3 reportsExterior lighting
6% · 2 reportsAir bags
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While stopped in traffic I was hit from behind by a car at minimum going 40MPH while propelled my car into the vehicle in front of me. The entire front and back ends of my car are smashed in/hanging on and my air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-05-10Steering16V203000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V203000 · Steering
- Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2015 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mazda CX-9 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX-9?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-9 have?
- 2 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.