2023 Mazda CX-9
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2023: 13 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
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 13 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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On February 9, 2026, our 2023 Mazda CXâ9 experienced a sudden and complete system malfunction while being driven. Multiple system failures began approximately six minutes before the crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-11
I was approaching Breezewood, Pa coming south on 70 into town from Hagerstown. Traffic comes to a stop awaiting a light that stops the highway traffic before allowing people to proceed through Breezewood and then continue on 70 out of town.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-14
Also filed under Air bags
Steering
2 of 13 total reports mention: steering.
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The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel was seized and the brake pedal stiffened. The contact stated as a result of the failure, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and crashed into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-07
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
Chest clip, buckle, harness
2 of 13 total reports mention: chest clip, buckle, harness.
Tires
1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Mazda CX-9 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 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.