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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 172 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 221 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 124 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
70% of complaints: engine — 43 distinct reports on file.
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coolant leaks from cracked cylinder head which cause the car to overheat and have the engine stalled on the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231108
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, 20231019
10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230925
7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20181209
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, 20181026
7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
3% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.