2014 Mazda CX-9 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda CX-9. The most-reported areas: Engine (19), Service Brakes (9), Unknown Or Other (9).

Key takeaways

  • 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1935%
Service Brakes917%
Unknown Or Other917%
Power Train713%
Suspension59%
Fuel/Propulsion System59%
Seats36%
Steering36%
Air Bags36%
Visibility/Wiper24%
Electrical System24%
Structure24%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD4/53/55/54/5
2014 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD4/53/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension - filed 2024-11-20

The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was drifting to either side. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had to forcefully grip the steering wheel to avoid losing control of vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was ...

Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-06-27

I purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-9 back in May of 2020 w/ roughly 60k on the dash. Literally 7 months later w/ about 72k on the dash, the day after Christmas I was driving to work (I worked in the next state over) on the highway my car just shut down. No warnings, no check engine lights NOTHING! It just completely shut off ...

Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-03-12

The water pump failed causing water to mix with the oil and damage the head gasket. Estimates recommend replacing engine. The service engine light came on and we took it to our trusted mechanic right away. Got the estimates from two mechanics for this repair and then towed the car to Mazda dealer who confirmed the p...

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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.