2017 Mazda CX-9
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.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
70% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 61 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
70% · 43 reportsShow complaint excerpts
coolant leaks from cracked cylinder head which cause the car to overheat and have the engine stalled on the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-08
My car gave me a warning that it was overheating... and gave me a warning to pull to the side of the road because of safety and turn off my car engine because the engine is overheating. I was on the highway when this occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-19
Fuel/propulsion system
10% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving in normal, operating conditions, the engine cut off and had to pull off to the side of the road. After checking the OBD two error code from the check engine light, there was an error with the fuel pressure rail sensor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25
Suspension
7% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Every time I stop I hear a clunk sound from front suspension and also when I'm at a dead stop them I go I hear the clunk sound .I also here that noise in the rear suspension I'm worried cause I don't want something bad happen to my wife and my...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-09
Hearing a knocking noise every time I hit an uneven pavement and bump on front suspensions. Also there is a knockick sound coming from back everytime I break or starts to accelerate from long stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-26
Power train
7% · 4 reportsWheels
3% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Mazda CX-9 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-9?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda CX-9 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.