2013 Mazda CX-9 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda CX-9. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Service Brakes (16), Suspension (9).
Key takeaways
- 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 25% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 24% |
| Suspension | 9 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 13% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Structure | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-04-14
Engine throwing a code after dying at intersection. Found that it isa known issue for this vehicle and repair costs are astronomical. Diagnostic Summary: 2013 Mazda CX-9 (3.7L V6)Issue: Faulty Crankshaft/Camshaft Correlation (Code P0016)Current Mileage: 160,000 miles Reported Symptoms: Extended cranking (long start), ...
Suspension,engine - filed 2026-03-05
The contact owns a 2013 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...
Structure,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2025-09-25
I was pulling into a parking spot in Brooksville, Florida. It was the last parking spot on the block. As I pulled in, I went to hit my brake so that I could back up and the car did not stop. My foot was pressed all the way down to the floor and it kept going, and I hit the car parked in front of me. At that point, a wa...
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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.