2013 Mazda CX-9: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
68
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
50.0
Severity index
Severity index 50.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 ranks 103 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 29% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 17 | 25.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 23.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 13.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 13.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 13.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 7.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 5.9% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 17 of 68 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V717000 | 12/10/2018 | AIR 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 Maria |
| 15V451000 | 20/07/2015 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 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. |
| 18V018000 | 09/01/2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and 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 Maria |
| 16V203000 | 11/04/2016 | 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 2, |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.