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2022 Mazda CX-9: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2022 Mazda CX-9 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.

Owners filed 9 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 77% of 2022 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (22%). No safety recalls on record.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

9

Reports to NHTSA, 2022

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

23

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 77% of 2022 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (22% of 9 reports), followed by structure (22%).

Electrical System22% · 2 reports
Structure22% · 2 reports
Exterior Lighting11% · 1 report
Forward Collision Avoidance11% · 1 report
Power Train11% · 1 report
Service Brakes11% · 1 report
Visibility/Wiper11% · 1 report

Share of all 9 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11728503, ODI 11583241.

Recalls

0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2022 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD NHTSA source

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2022 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
CX-9 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-Wheel Drive202623

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

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2022 Mazda CX-9: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Mazda CX-9?

Owners filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Mazda CX-9 — fewer complaints than 77% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2022 Mazda CX-9?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22% of complaints) and structure (22%).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mazda CX-9 at 23 mpg combined.