Model year
2014 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 54 complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (19), SERVICE BRAKES (9), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550, 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
18V717000 · Oct 12, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 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 Northern…
16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016
STEERING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December…
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.
Complaints
54 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE15022 | Lower ball joint separation · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | Jun 9, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
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 | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| CX-9 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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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 2014 Mazda CX-9 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.