Model year
2008 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 172 complaints for the 2008 Mazda CX-9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (54), AIR BAGS (27), POWER TRAIN (25). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 172 complaints
- 2009 59 complaints
- 2010 195 complaints
- 2011 170 complaints
- 2012 221 complaints
- 2013 68 complaints
- 2014 54 complaints
- 2015 35 complaints
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 128 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 19 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
Recalls
19V782000 · Oct 31, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode…
17V457000 · Jul 18, 2017
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the…
17V429000 · Jun 29, 2017
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…
15V451000 · Jul 20, 2015
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
09V066000 · Feb 23, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
MAZDA IS RECALLING 30,600 MY 2007-2009 CX9 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION. THE SEAT HARNESS ROUTED UNDERNEATH THE SEAT CUSHION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT COVER BRACKET WHICH IS ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. DUE TO…
Complaints
172 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE11026 | Brake master cylinder leak · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | Aug 9, 2011 | Apr 9, 2012 |
| PE15022 | Lower ball joint separation · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | Jun 9, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| CX-9 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Mazda CX-9 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.