2019 Mazda CX-9

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2019 Mazda CX-9
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:40.531Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-9 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 172 complaints 2009: 59 complaints 2010: 162 complaints 2010 2011: 170 complaints 2012: 221 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2015: 35 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2016 2017: 61 complaints 2018: 124 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 34 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2023
2019: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
200767
2008172
200959
2010162
2011170
2012221
201368
201454
201535
2016103
201761
2018124
201951
202019
202134
20229
202312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 41%

41% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE IN ORDER TO PARALLEL PARK THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TO BEND INWARDLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191031

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 4%

4% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191204 — tires

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tire serial numbers, replacing the tires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.

Campaign 19V770000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220718 — fuel system, gasoline

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

Campaign 21V875000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V770000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V875000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2015 ● 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2008 ■ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-9?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.