2009 Mazda CX-9 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda CX-9. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (17), Air Bags (16), Suspension (6).
Key takeaways
- 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 17 | 29% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 27% |
| Suspension | 6 | 10% |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% |
| Engine | 4 | 7% |
| Tires | 3 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 4-DR.w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-06-02
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the locking mechanism for both the 3 row driver side and passenger side seat belts locking mechanisms was not present. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not c...
Suspension - filed 2024-04-23
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the abnormal sound persisted. The contact called and informed the dealer of the issue...
Tires - filed 2022-10-23
October 2021 purchase 2 Cooper Evolution H/T All-Season 245/60R18. With less than 8k miles, both tires developed deformities/bulging on upper sidewal/tread,line intersect, causing vehicle to shimmy. The dot #'s of both tires are up83 1LE 1021 . Tires have a 60k warranty. Cooper tires issues two safety recalls due to...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.