Mazda CX-9 years to avoid
The Mazda CX-9 years to avoid are 2012, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2016, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
1,871
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2007–2023
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
CX-9 years to avoid
Every CX-9 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda CX-9 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CX-9 years to avoid are 2012, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2016, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Mazda CX-9?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CX-9 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-9 have?
Across all model years, the CX-9 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,871 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.