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2013 Mazda CX-9
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2013 Mazda CX-9

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Complaints filed

68

Reports to NHTSA, 2013

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

19

EPA estimate

Known issues

Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (22% of 68 reports), followed by engine (19%).

Service Brakes22% · 15 reports
Engine19% · 13 reports
Air Bags13% · 9 reports
Suspension13% · 9 reports
Unknown Or Other12% · 8 reports
Power Train7% · 5 reports
Structure4% · 3 reports
Seat Belts3% · 2 reports

+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 68 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10885005, ODI 11437888, ODI 11349740, ODI 11322326, ODI 11222325.

Individual complaint reports(68)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
EngineApr 2026 · ODI 11731017Details +

Engine throwing a code after dying at intersection. Found that it isa known issue for this vehicle and repair costs are astronomical. Diagnostic Summary: 2013 Mazda CX-9 (3.7L V6)Issue: Faulty Crankshaft/Camshaft Correlation (Code P0016)Current Mileage: 160,000 miles Reported Symptoms: Extended cranking (long start), rattle upon startup, and rattle under light acceleration. The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is KNOWN for a serious issue where the internal water pump fails, allowing coolant to leak into the oil, which causes timing chain failure and potential engine destruction. I wish I knew this years ago...

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Feb 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11731017 at NHTSA →
SuspensionMar 2026 · ODI 11722285Details +

The contact owns a 2013 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact had not received documentation of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired under an undisclosed recall. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Reported
Mar 2026
Incident date
Feb 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11722285 at NHTSA →
StructureSep 2025 · ODI 11689655 · crashDetails +

I was pulling into a parking spot in Brooksville, Florida. It was the last parking spot on the block. As I pulled in, I went to hit my brake so that I could back up and the car did not stop. My foot was pressed all the way down to the floor and it kept going, and I hit the car parked in front of me. At that point, a warning came up on my odometer stating “Brake Malfunction “. . Thank goodness no one was hurt. I called the police. When the officer arrived, I explained what happened. He did see the odometer warning. He advised me to take a picture of it which I did. My car was towed to Crash Champions in Wesley Chapel. I explained to them what happened. They repaired my car and told me that They couldn’t find anything wrong with the brakes and everything was calibrated properly. I then asked Mazda to please check the brake system as I was not comfortable driving in this car anymore. I had just gotten off the Suncoast Parkway and thank goodness it didn’t happen on the parkway or I and my sister may have been killed. Mazda checked out the car and told me the same thing “ everything calibrates properly”. They were unable to help me exchange cars without a large sum of money so I had to take it back. I will not drive anywhere except locally and keep a good distance between me and the person in front of me. Again, last week, I was driving on a residential street in Lutz FL there was no cars in front of me and no cars behind me and my odometer lit up “BRAKE” which is what happens when I am too close to the car in front of me. But there was no car in front of me. I called Mazda to speak to the service manager and explained to the receptionist what had happened and he has not responded. It’s been almost a week. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11689655 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2024 · ODI 11611055Details +

Niece was driving home from college on July 24, 2024 around 7:30 PM. She heard a pop when she was 1 mile away from the house. Side airbags exploded on passenger and driver side for no reason. She called me. We drove the car home since it was less than 1 mile away. No injuries. A couple of days later took to body shop to assess damage.

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Jul 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11611055 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2023 · ODI 11511035Details +

The engine in my Mazda blew with no warning. I got in my car after warming it up and noticed my check engine light on, which wasn’t unusual because it has came on before with a loose gas gap warning, so I put it in gear and drove less than 50 ft before it started making noises. I immediately turned around and came straight home and turned the car off. It started up and all but wouldn’t hold power. I got multiple opinions and no one could tell me why it my engine gave out with no warning. It was current with oil changes and all. I did purchase it used from Beardmore and didn’t have it for a full 2years.

Reported
Mar 2023
Incident date
Feb 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11511035 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2023 · ODI 11502039Details +

Water pump is cracked and leaking through weep hole, to no fault of the driver. The vehicle has over 214k miles on it and the mechanic informed us that this is common in this vehicle of this age with that many miles on it. Luckily we caught it before the leaky coolant mixed in with the engine oil and caused the engine to seize up, which after doing my research I'm realizing is a common issue with this make and model of vehicle. No mechanic in our town will fix it since the entire engine has to be taken out in order to get to the water pump. It's just too risky apparently. The only reason I'm reporting is because after doing my research I've found that water pumps breaking is a common issue with 2013 Mazda CX-9s.

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11502039 at NHTSA →
EngineJul 2022 · ODI 11473807Details +

Car began shuddering/shaking and check engine light went on. Booked appointment at Mazda dealer. Upon inspection they found a significant amount of coolant had leaked into engine and timing was jumping. Was advised it should not be driven as the engine could freeze at any moment without warning. The technician provided a video inspection of car showing large amount of coolant inside car's engine. An oil change had been performed less then 2 months earlier (5/19/2022) and no issues were noted.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jul 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11473807 at NHTSA →
EngineMay 2022 · ODI 11466604Details +

I was sitting in the car rider line and my engine started making this loud noise. I looked down at the temperature gage and it started over heating. I went to go pull it over and I noticed that the check engine light came on that's when I was turning in the parking place the engine stalled and i turned the car off. I took it to a local shop and he told me that I need a new engine, because apparently whoever made the car decided it was a grand idea to put the water pump in with the engine. A engine cost about $4,000. Because the water pump is in with the engine it costs about the same as replacing the engine. Thank god I was driving down the main road whenever it happened because me and my daughter could have gotten hurt. Insurance won't pay for it. I don't know how I am going to pay for it.

Reported
May 2022
Incident date
May 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11466604 at NHTSA →
EngineFeb 2022 · ODI 11451430Details +

Headed out to the store and engine was running rough and CEL was on. Thought it was bad gas because I just put a few dollars in. Added gas treatment and topped off tank and continued to store. Stopped at Advanced Auto near the grocery store so they could pull the code. It was a P0016 - cam position sensor. If that was bad it would explain rough idle. Leaving to come home engine was a bit rougher and realized there was no heat blowing. Only 4 miles from home so kept driving figuring thermostat was broke but was concerned 2 things bad at once. About a mile up the street complete loss of engine power, power everything was on. Had no power steering or brakes. Managed to coast into a parking lot. Shut off engine, and waited. Restarted engine, notice temp gauge starting to go higher - pulled back onto street but again lost power steering and brakes. Managed to pull into parking log of auto repair shop and left vehicle there. Contacted Mazda next day - they agreed it was mostly the water pump failure and could possible fix it. Arranged for tow later in the week. Mazda inspected and said they could not repair. Needs new engine $5000-6000.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11451430 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesOct 2021 · ODI 11437888Details +

Brakes failed while driving. Mazda dealer did not fix this known defect under recall SSP93

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11437888 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2021 · ODI 11432651Details +

Trans seems to slip going in and out of 4th gear. Just bought this car 3 days ago and it has been a consistent problem that didn't start until an hour after the purchase once it warmed up. Looks like it's the transfer case, this suv only has 106k on it ! This is absolutely ridiculous, Mazda needs to offer a recall for this issue so those who have the issue don't have to fork out MORE money for an issue that Mazda is well aware of with their vehicles

Reported
Sep 2021
Incident date
Sep 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11432651 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2021 · ODI 11423422Details +

I turned in to a parking lot, as I went over a speed bump, the side curtain air bags randomly deployed. Luckily, I was going very slow and was not injured. Had I been on the road I woudl not have been able to see and it could have been very dangerous. The car is at the Mazda service center and they have yet to let us know what is going to happen, if it can be repaired or what they plan to do.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jun 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11423422 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2021 · ODI 11423136Details +

The water pump went out with no notice or warning, flushed all the coolant/water into the engine and failed. Over a $2K repair for a known engine defect with active lawsuits out. A Mazda water pump lawsuit alleges 2007-2016 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles are equipped with pumps that suddenly fail and cause catastrophic engine failures. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles lose engine power and fail to accelerate and maintain speed. The vehicles also allegedly can't readily control steering and cannot fully engage the brakes. The plaintiffs claim the vehicles are at risk of serious crashes because Mazda has failed to disclose the alleged water pump defects. Please investigate for a recall asap!

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jun 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11423136 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherApr 2021 · ODI 11413454Details +

WATER PUMP FAILED AND IMPACTED MY ENGINE AS WELL. I JUST BROUGHT MY CAR IN AS WELL 10/20/2020 NO MENTION OF THIS ISSUE. BEGINNING IN 2007 AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE 2016 MODEL YEAR, MAZDA HAS INCORPORATED ITS MZI CYCLONE ENGINE (THE 'CYCLONE ENGINE') INTO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES, WHICH INCLUDE THE CX-9 FOR MODEL YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2016 AND THE MAZDA 6 FOR MODEL YEARS 2009 THROUGH 2013. THE CYCLONE ENGINE CONTAINS AN INTERNAL CHAIN-DRIVEN WATER PUMP, WHICH MEANS THE TIMING CHAIN IS CONNECTED TO THE WATER PUMP AND PROVIDES THE POWER THE WATER PUMP NEEDS TO CIRCULATE COOLANT THROUGH THE ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE CHAIN-DRIVEN WATER PUMP IS LOCATED INTERNAL TO THE CYCLONE ENGINE, BEHIND NUMEROUS ENGINE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE TIMING CHAIN COVER. UNBEKNOWNST TO PURCHASERS AND LESSEES OF THESE VEHICLES, THE CYCLONE ENGINE CONTAINS A DEFECT IN DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, MATERIALS AND/OR WORKMANSHIP THAT CAUSES THE WATER PUMP TO SUDDENLY AND PREMATURELY FAIL WELL-BEFORE THE END OF THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE ENGINE, WHICH LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OR A COSTLY REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE WATER PUMP'S INACCESSIBLE PLACEMENT IN THE ENGINE. WHEN THE WATER PUMP PREMATURELY FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, COOLANT IS ABLE TO LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP INTO THE OIL PAN AND/OR OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS, ALLOWING IT TO MIX WITH THE ENGINE'S OIL. THE MIXTURE OF ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT CIRCULATES THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE, LEADING TO DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGINE. DESPITE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THIS DEFECT, MAZDA CONTINUED SELLING DEFECTIVE VEHICLES, FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE DEFECT TO OWNERS AND LESSEES, HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL, AND HAS NOT REMEDIED THE ISSUE AND/OR COMPENSATED OWNERS AND LESSEES OF THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.

Reported
Apr 2021
Incident date
Apr 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11413454 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2021 · ODI 11403483Details +

THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKING SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD GONE ON A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE CAR HAD THIS INCIDENT. WITH CONSIDERABLE FORCE ON THE BRAKE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY TOLD ME A 'WATER LINE HAD BROKE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE BECOMING SUDDENLY FILLED WITH COOLANT'.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11403483 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2021 · ODI 11390465Details +

I WAS DRIVING TO GET A CUP OF COFFEE, I WAS PULLING OUT AND DRIVING THROUGH THE COMPLEX WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM NOWHERE, THE AIRBAGS WERE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. AT THE TIME OF THE DEPLOYMENT T MY CAR WAS STATIONARY, I WAS SITTING WITH MY LEFT BLINKER ON READY TO TURN.

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Jan 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11390465 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherDec 2020 · ODI 11383969Details +

THE RADIATOR FAILED INTERNALLY WITH NO WARNING, NO LEAKS NO ENGINE LIGHT NOTHING, MIXING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE OIL AND DESTROYING THE ENGINE. MY MACHINE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO WAY OF ME KNOWING THIS WAS HAPPENING AND ITS FAULTY THE WAY THEY MAKE THE RADIATOR IT CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN. NOW MY RADIATOR IS BAD AND MY ENGINE. I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY A NOISE STARTED THEN POWER WENT AND PULLED OVER AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN. NO WARNING NOTHING. NO LEAKS NO ENGINE LIGHT PRIOR.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Dec 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11383969 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesAug 2020 · ODI 11349740Details +

THE BRAKE BECAME VERY STIFF AND MADE A HISSING SOUND WHEN APPLIED WHILE DRIVING. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE I BROUGHT THE CAR AND THEY BOTH CONFIRMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THAT THE HISSING SOUND WAS LEAKAGE.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11349740 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2020 · ODI 11338892Details +

I BOUGHT MY CX-9 NEW IN 2013, CAR NOW HAS 102,000 MILES. CAR STARTED TO SHUTTER WHEN GETTING OFF THE EXIT FROM A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WITH THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT. PICTURE INDICATES HEAVY SPLINE WEAR AND CORROSION. TRANSMISSION SPLINE ALSO HAS CORROSION AND WEAR. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THERE'S NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED BY MAZDA FOR THE PTU OR THE TRANSMISSION. MAZDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON BOTH THE PTU AND THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MAZDA AND DISCUSSED ON MANY INTERNET FORUMS.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11338892 at NHTSA →
EngineJun 2020 · ODI 11329606Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATOR HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SANDY SANSING MAZDA LOCATED AT 6105 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,022. *BF THE CONSUEMNR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*AS

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11329606 at NHTSA →
EngineMay 2020 · ODI 11325986Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO HOLIDAY MAZDA LOCATED AT 416 N ROLLING MEADOWS DR, FOND DU LAC, WI 54937, (920) 322-2550, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,500.

Reported
May 2020
Incident date
May 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11325986 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesApr 2020 · ODI 11322326Details +

BRAKE BOOSTER HISSING WHEN APPLYING BREAKS WHILE TRAVELING AND STOPPED.

Reported
Apr 2020
Incident date
Mar 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11322326 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2020 · ODI 11318576Details +

IN 2011 WE LEASED A CX9 AND WE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH THAT WE DECIDED TO PURCHASE A CX9 IN 2013. JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I HAD AN EXPERIENCE THAT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. I WAS DRIVING AND REALIZED THE HEAT WAS NOT COMING ON AND THAT WAS UNUSUAL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SOON AFTER THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. I AM FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND WE HAD IT BROUGHT TO MAZDA IN DANBURY, CT. WE FOUND OUT THE NEXT DAY THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE WERE SHOCKED AND THEN VERY UPSET TO FIND OUT THAT IT WOULD COST 10,000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. WE HAVE HAD OUR CAR SERVICED REGULARLY BY COLONIAL MAZDA IN DANBURY, CT. NOW WE HAVE A CAR THAT IS WORTH NOTHING. NOW WE ARE PUT IN A POSITION TO REPLACE OUR CAR AND HAVE NOTHING TO TURN IN TO DEFER THE COST. WITH RESEARCH WE HAVE FOUND THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE MANY MAZDA CX9 HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO THE WATER PUMP LEAKING, THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKING, AND ANTIFREEZE GOING INTO THE ENGINE. IN OUR OPINION, AND APPARENTLY TO MANY CASES WE HAVE READ ONLINE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED IN TO FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD, SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT BE AS FORTUNATE. THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE IF FLAWED AND IS MORE THAN LIKELY WHY MAZDA IS NOT HAVING A RECALL, BECAUSE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.

Reported
Mar 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11318576 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2020 · ODI 11316715 · fireDetails +

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND MY MAZDA CX9 CAUGHT FIRE! I DIDN'T REALIZE IT SINCE IT WAS UNDER THE CAR AND THE CAR BESIDE INFORMED ME OF IT. THIS WAS DUE TO THE TRANSFER CASE ISSUES THAT MAZDA HAD TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THEM BECAUSE OF SO MANY ISSUES WITH THEM. THEY ARE COVERED FOR 90 THOUSAND MILES OR 7 YEARS. MY TRANSFER CASE WAS ALREADY REPLACED ONCE AND DO TO ISSUES AND NOW SINCE MY CAR IS PAST THE 7 YEARS BUT ONLY HAS 60 THOUSAND MILES THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT. EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSFER CASE THEY REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO SHOULD STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS SITUATION COULD OF BEEN A LOT WORSE AND THANK GOODNESS MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE CAR WITH ME.

Reported
Mar 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11316715 at NHTSA →
EngineNov 2019 · ODI 11280993Details +

WATER PUMP CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO MIX WITH MOTOR OIL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO HAVE TO BE REPLACE ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN 6 MONTHS

Reported
Nov 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11280993 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsJul 2019 · ODI 11234640Details +

THIRD ROW SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE NOT HOLDERS PREVENTING IT FROM GOING UNDER AND BETWEEN THE SEATS WHEN SEATS ARE RAISED AND LOWERED. RESULTING IN THE BUCKLES TO BE CRUSHED,BROKEN AND UNUSABLE ENDANGERING PASSENGERS IN THIRD ROW TRAVEL WITHOUT SEAT BELTS ANYMORE

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11234640 at NHTSA →
EngineJun 2019 · ODI 11222956Details +

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME ON A BUSY FREEWAY. WHEN STARTED OVERHEATING WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE THEN CUT OFF ON FREEWAY WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AT A FAST SPEED. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO SHOULDER. TOWED CAR TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MAZDA HAS FAULTY WATER PUMPS AND THAT MY ENGINE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO MY OIL WITH TURNED IT TO A THICK MUD. NEW ENGINE NEEDED. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS CONSUMERS COMPLAINING OF SAME ISSUE WITH MAZDA. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR YOUR CAR TO JUST STOP WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR TRAVELING ON ANY HIGHWAY THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS FAULTY WATER PUMP INSIDE OF THE MAZDA ENGINE. I BELIEVE SOME ONE SOON WILL BE INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS ISSUE! THANKFULLY IT WASN'T MY CHILD AND I.

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11222956 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJun 2019 · ODI 11222325Details +

BRAKES PEDAL ON MY WIFE'S CAR BECAME HARD WHEN PRESSED ON (REGARDLESS OF SPEED) AND NOTICED A HISSING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE WORST AND SCARIEST PART IS THAT THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE CAR AND FELT AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A CAR THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON. LUCKILY WE DIDN'T GET INTO ANY ACCIDENT AND STOP DRIVING THE CAR. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHECKING ONLINE AND THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AN KNOWN ISSUE WITH EARLIER CX9 CARS.

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11222325 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsMay 2019 · ODI 11209917Details +

IN THE THIRD ROW THERE ARE NO KIND OF HOLDERS PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES FROM GOING UNDER AND BETWEEN THE SEATS WHEN THEY ARE FOLDED DOWN AND UP. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THEM GETTING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SEATS AND UNDER THE FOLDING MECHANISM AND GETTING CRUSHED TO THE POINT OF BEING UNUSABLE AND UNSAFE. WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO USE THE BACK SEAT SEATBELTS DUE TO THEM BEING UNABLE TO BE BUCKLED AT ALL. WE DISCOVERED THIS WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN WE WENT TO RETRIEVE THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FOR USE.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11209917 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesApr 2019 · ODI 11203058Details +

A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER.

Reported
Apr 2019
Incident date
Apr 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11203058 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018 · ODI 11163950Details +

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED, SHOWERING GLASS INSIDE THE CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING HIT IT. THE BREAKAGE SEEMED TO BE SPONTANEOUS.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11163950 at NHTSA →
EngineNov 2018 · ODI 11151624Details +

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME ON A BUSY CITY STREET. WE NOTICED SOME NOISES WHICH WAS SOUNDING LIKE METAL CLANKING. THIS BECAME LOUDER IMMEDIATELY IN THE SPAN OF 5MINS AND THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BECOMING UNRESPONSIVE TO BRAKES IN THE MIDDLE OF COMMUTE TRAFFIC. LUCKILY WE GOT THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY INJURIES TO ANYONE. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERNAL WATER PUMP (SUGGESTED AS A BAD DESIGN BY THEM AND MANY OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR STALLING SITUATIONS ON THE INTERNET) SOMEHOW MIXED UP THE COOLANT AND THE OIL FORMING A SLUDGE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE AND LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED THE METAL CLANKING. THIS HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE ONLY AFTER 5YEARS. SEEMS LIKE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT IF THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY OR IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC, THERE COULD BE SERIOUS LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS. UPON CHECKING WITH MAZDA, IT WAS RULED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS YET. THIS STANCE FROM MAZDA IS BEING UTTERLY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DESIGN FLAWS AND PUTTING A PRODUCT OUT IN THE MARKET.

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Nov 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11151624 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMay 2018 · ODI 11098510Details +

MY BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD TO PRESS DOWN TO STOP MY VEHICLE. A HISSING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE PEDAL. EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS 20-30 MILES PER HOUR I WAS NOT SURE IF MY CAR WOULD STOP. I WAS PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL HAS HARD AS I COULD. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR 5/22 I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY THIS WAS KNOWN TO BE FAULTY IN THIS MODEL MAZDA BUT TO RECALL WAS INCORPORATED. REPAIR COST WAS $760.00 PUT OF MY POCKET.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11098510 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesApr 2018 · ODI 11083790Details +

MY 2013 MAZDA CX-9 HAS 48,841 MILES ON IT. BRAKES RECENTLY STARTED MAKING A HISSING NOISE THEN BECAME HARD TO DEPRESS. I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE TO AVOID A COLLISION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ALSO, I WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION AND HAD TO SIT THROUGH SEVERAL RED LIGHTS, BRAKES WERE MAKING THE HISSING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE'S RPMS STARTED FLUCTUATING AND MY CAR DIED. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE RPMS STOPPED FLUCTUATING BUT AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE RPMS STARTED FLUCTUATING AGAIN. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND NUMEROUS ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE MAINLY WITH 2012 MAZDA CX-9 BRAKE POWER BOOST UNIT FAILURE. I CONTACTED THE MAZDA DEALER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE AND THEY ADVISED THERE IS NO KNOWN WARRANTY EXTENSION OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VIN.

Reported
Apr 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11083790 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMar 2018 · ODI 11082208Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HISSING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWNING MAZDA (18827 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 924-1414) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VACUUM SEALS FAILED ON THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER, AND THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1-1231715620. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Reported
Mar 2018
Incident date
Feb 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11082208 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2018 · ODI 11078504Details +

APPARENTLY, MY CAR HAS A SAFETY RECALL FROM MAZDA AS OF JANUARY 2018 IN REFERENCE TO THE TAKATA AIRBAGS. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ( NHTSA) WHEN COMPLETING A VIN SEARCH DOESN'T HAVE MY CAR LISTED ON A RECALL IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAGS. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHY THAT IS? THANK YOU.

Reported
Mar 2018
Incident date
Mar 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11078504 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2018 · ODI 11063656Details +

TAKATA RECALL AM I ENTITLED TO BEING PART OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

Reported
Jan 2018
Incident date
Apr 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11063656 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherSep 2017 · ODI 11021867Details +

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME THAT COULD HAVE THROWN A ROCK MY WAY. IT JUST SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING LANDED ON THE TOP OF MY CAR AND THEN I SAW GLASS FLYING OFF MY CAR FROM REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS MY SUNROOF!! SCARY AS HECK!!

Reported
Sep 2017
Incident date
Sep 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11021867 at NHTSA →
Power TrainAug 2017 · ODI 11013134Details +

MY VEHICLE SEEMED AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD TAKE FOREVER TO SWITCH INTO HIGHER GEARS FOR HIGHER SPEEDS THEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN IT WOULD JERK AND THEN FINALLY STOP OR IF I WAS IN TRAFFIC WHERE I DIDN'T NEED TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP IT WOULD JERK TO SLOW DOWN AND SKIP GEARS AND JERK TO SPEED BACK UP WHILE ON THE HIGH WAY TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET IT WENT FROM 6TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR FOR NO REASON AT ALL! THEN IT STARTED MAKING NOISES SOUNDING LIKE BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK END FIRST YOU WOULD ONLY HEAR THEM WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT THEN STARTED HEARING THEM IN REVERSE THEN YOU HEARD THEM WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME ON THE HIGHWAY BACK ROADS AND PARKING SOUNDED AS IF MY TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF! I CONTACTED CARMAX BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2017 IT'S NOW AGUST 2017 AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS HAPPENING THEY LIED FROM THE INITIAL PHONE CALL BUT THAT'S BESIDES THE POINT THEY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR A WEEK SAYING THEY WERE LOOKING AT IT THOROUGHLY TO MAKE SURE WHAT THEY FOUND IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS THE ISSUE THEY ASSURED ME IT WAS TOLD ME IF I HEARD THE NOISE BRING IT BACK ASAP AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME IT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WE TRIED TO CALL THEM IMMEDIATELY BUT THEY WERE CLOSED WE CALLED THEM THAT MONDAY AND COULDN'T GET ANYBODY ON THE PHONE SO WE LEFT A MESSAGE WE CONTINUE TO CALL THEM FOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY FINALLY GAVE US AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE CAR AND I COULD NOT DRIVE MY CAR FOR THE TWO WEEKS THAT I HAD IT IN MY POSSESSION BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THROUGH MY EXTENDED WARRANTEE THAT DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STILL DAMAGED WOULD VOID MY WARRANTY THE DAY AFTER WE DROP MY CAR OFF BACK AT CARMAX I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THAT THE DATE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE GARAGE ON THE ORIGINAL REPAIR DATE 3 WEEKS PRIOR THAT THE TECH NOTED TO BRING TO MAZDA

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Jun 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11013134 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesFeb 2017 · ODI 10954472Details +

TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MADE A HISSING SOUND AS IF AIR WAS ESCAPING. THE VEHICLE ALSO KEPT MOVING EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAD FAILED INTERNALLY.

Reported
Feb 2017
Incident date
Feb 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10954472 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJan 2017 · ODI 10943752Details +

I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO 2 DIFFERENT MAZDA DEALERS TO FIX THIS RECALL. THEY HAVE INSPECTED THE ISSUE AND DETERMINED IT NOT TO BE URGENT. THE LAST TIME, NOV 16, 2016, I WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED AND I WOULD BE CONTACTED TO SET UP AN APPT FOR REPAIR. NO CONTACT YET. I AM FRUSTRATED.

Reported
Jan 2017
Incident date
Nov 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10943752 at NHTSA →
StructureJan 2017 · ODI 10940185Details +

WHEN I USE MY REMOTE TO OPEN MY LIFTGATE IT GOES UP 3/4 WAY AND JUST DROPS. I WAS GETTING GROCERIES OUT OF MY TRUNK AREA AND HAD TO MOVE QUICKLY AS IT SUDDENLY CAME DOWN. AFTER CALLING MAZDA I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL BUT MY CAR VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT SEEMS THE SAME INCIDENT HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON OTHER MAZDA VEHICLES. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF AND PARKED. *TR

Reported
Jan 2017
Incident date
Jan 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10940185 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperOct 2016 · ODI 10918741Details +

SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE. THE VISOR'S LEVEL IS AT MY FOREHEAD, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR VISIBILITY AND TO MY HEAD WITH ANY SUDDEN IMPACT. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. THIS IS MY FIRST MAZDA. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VANS WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS $189.00 AND ANOTHER $100.00 TO INSTALL A NEW SUN VISOR.

Reported
Oct 2016
Incident date
Aug 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10918741 at NHTSA →
SuspensionOct 2016 · ODI 10913635Details +

I HAD JUST COME OUT OF A TRAFFIC CIRCLE AND ENTERED A STRAIGHT STRETCH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I WOULD ESTIMATE MY SPEED TO BE BETWEEN 15MPH AND 20 MPH .THE VEHICLE SHOOK BUT I WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING AND COULD NOT BRAKE. THE CAR SPUTTERED TO A STOP THEN I HEARD A HISSING SOUND. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE I SAW THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE FENDER AND FLUIDS LEAKING ONTO THE PAVEMENT. THE WHEEL WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED. THE TOW DRIVER REPORTED THAT IT TOOK HIM ONE HOUR TO LOAD THE VEHICLE ONTO A FLATBED BECAUSE THE AXLE KEPT POPPING OUT WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. RIDGEWAY TOWING TRANSPORTED THE VEHICLE TO INGRAM PARK MAZDA, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. THE TOW DRIVER TOOK PHOTOS BEFORE LOADING THE VEHICLE BUT I DO NOT HAVE THEM. THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN JULY 2016 UNDER RECALL 8515G.

Reported
Oct 2016
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10913635 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesSep 2016 · ODI 10907398Details +

BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, WITH HISSING SOUND. HAD TO FULLY DEPRESS PEDAL TO BE ABLE TO STOP FROM MODERATE SPEEDS OF 20-30MPH. RESEARCH INDICATES THE CX-9 HAS EXPERIENCED BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE WITH THIS SYMPTOM IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS.

Reported
Sep 2016
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10907398 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2016 · ODI 10905492Details +

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY INFLATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES.

Reported
Sep 2016
Incident date
Aug 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10905492 at NHTSA →
SuspensionAug 2016 · ODI 10893383Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TWISTED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER BALL JOINT HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Aug 2016
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10893383 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJul 2016 · ODI 10885005 · crashDetails +

A TRUCK SWERVED INTO MY LANE AND I TRIED TO BRAKE. THE PEDAL DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY DEPRESS SO I HAD TO SERVE. JUMPED A CURB AND HIT A SIGN. MORE THAN $11,000 OF DAMAGE. THE BRAKE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS QUICKLY.

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 10885005 at NHTSA →
SuspensionApr 2016 · ODI 10855255Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Sep 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10855255 at NHTSA →
SuspensionApr 2016 · ODI 10852643Details +

2013 MAZDA CX-9. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RECALL NOTICE AND VEHICLE SUN VISOR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUN VISOR NO LONGER STAYS IN PLACE. *JB

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10852643 at NHTSA →

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Recalls(4)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air BagsDec 2018 · 18V717000Details +

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 Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

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Air BagsSep 2018 · 18V018000Details +

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 Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

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SteeringNov 2016 · 16V203000Details +

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, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

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Suspension · 15V451000Details +

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.

Risk: Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with model year 2007-2009 vehicles registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The second phase will be for model year 2010-2014 vehicles in the same states. Finally, all remaining vehicles will be remedied. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8515G.

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Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE19-006) on May 2, 2019 to investigate two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) and Early Warning Reporting data related to allegations of inadvertent deployment (IAD) of side curtain airbags in Model Year (MY) 2010 through 2013 Mazda CX-9 vehicles. ODI sent an Information Request (IR) to Mazda North America Operations, LLC. to gather information about the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. In the 20 months since opening the PE, ODI has received three additional VOQs. To date, there have been a total of 11 IAD incidents within the identified population of 104,360 vehicles. Of the 11 incidents, no serious injuries were reported. The last known incident occurred in December 2020.Mazda's response to ODI's IR letter identified the root cause as a manufacturing issue of the Bosch SMG076 Roll Rate Sensor within the Restraint Control Module (RCM). During the manufacturing calibration process, small particles may be generated that could affect roll sensor capacitance, which could lead to a loss of curtain airbag protection or an erroneous deployment command. On November 19, 2012, a revised Roll Rate Sensor calibration process was launched, establishing a clean point for the issue. In its responses to ODI, Mazda has assessed the condition as a low risk to motor vehicle safety, with low incident frequency not warranting action. Any RCM data indicating a malfunctioning Roll Rate Sensor will result in the illumination of the airbag warning light. In the event of an erroneous curtain airbag deployment, there is no contact with properly seated occupants. Additionally, the condition is not affected by deterioration or wear, and known incidents established a random pattern of occurrence.During the investigation, ODI examined the injury risk to vehicle occupants from curtain airbag deployments. It was determined that the subject vehicles do not pose a substantial risk to out of position occupants, as testing data falls within Technical Working Group (TWG) reference values. Modeling simulation based on data provided by Mazda for properly seated occupants during static and dynamic airbag deployments indicated sufficient head clearance and no risk of brain injury. ODI analysis reveals that inadvertent deployment incident rates of curtain airbags in the subject vehicles are low through approximately ten years in service. Incident frequency does not meet values warranting recall action, but rather align closely with baseline frequency of general inadvertent deployments which are known to occur in rare driving conditions. Additionally, warranty analysis of RCM failures resulting in a loss of curtain airbag protection revealed low claim rates.Based on the analysis conducted, this investigation has been closed. The closing of this investigation does not foreclose the Agency from taking further action, if warranted, or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists, based upon additional information the Agency may receive.The five ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following identification numbers: 10905492, 11165925, 11270089, 11310044, 11385219.

Lower ball joint separation

In an July 7,2015 letter to NHTSA, Mazda identified a safety defect that could result in lower ball joint separation in approximately 193,484 model year (MY) 2007 through 2014 Mazda CX-9 vehicles (NHTSA Recall No. 15V-451,Mazda 8515G).Mazda indicated that damage to the ball joint boot may allow water to enter the front suspension ball joint fitting during use which may result in premature ball joint wear and a progressively looser joint.In January 2014, Mazda implemented redesigned lower control arms in production vehicles to improve the durability of the lower ball joints.The redesign involved changing the shape of the top surface of the ball joint boot cover and adding a suspension plate to the undersurface of the knuckle.Mazda's recall will replace the defect lower control arms with the redesigned parts.ODI's analysis of information collected during PE15-022 identified a total of 62 ball joint separation incidents, including 34 identified in ODI complaints and 31 identified in Mazda complaints and field reports (3 of the Mazda records involve vehicles/incidents that were also reported to ODI).When Mazda's design change was implemented, most of the field experience related to lower ball joints involved complaints of noise and premature wear-out.Only 1 of the ODI and 6 of the additional Mazda separation complaints identified in ODI's analysis were reported prior to January 2014.Significant increases in the number and trend in separation complaints were observed in 2015, when 30 of the ODI complaints and 16 of the additional Mazda complaints were reported.The report trend appears to be accelerating, with 29 of the reports received after ODI opened PE15-022 on June 9, 2015.There has been one crash reported to ODI related to the alleged defect (VOQ 10746510). This investigation is closed based on Mazda's recall.The 34 VOQs associated with this investigation are: 10747358, 10746510, 10744897, 10743509, 10736229, 10735938, 10734763, 10734302, 10734290, 10733813, 10732578, 10732217, 10732154, 10731850, 10730736, 10730280, 10730143, 10730114, 10726622, 10726480 10726448, 10726168, 10725839, 10725567, 10725488, 10725427, 10725390, 10717510, 10714469, 10695142, 10668978, 10648429, 10640541, 10546535

Crash-test ratings

2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
CX-9 4WD3.7L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive162219
CX-9 2WD3.7L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive172419

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2013 Mazda CX-9: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Mazda CX-9?

Owners filed 68 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Mazda CX-9. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2013 Mazda CX-9?

The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (22% of complaints) and engine (19%).

How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda CX-9 have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2013 Mazda CX-9, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mazda CX-9 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mazda CX-9 at 19 mpg combined.