2017 Mazda CX-9 reliability
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-9 over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 CX-9 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (43 of 61), then Fuel and propulsion system (6) and Powertrain (4).
The 2016 CX-9 has 99 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2018 has 128 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Mazda CX-9. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (61 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"this is covered under csp11. the problem is my car is a 2017 and they only allow a warranty up to 120,000 miles mine is at 158000 and they will not fix the problem now even thought we just started having problems."
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"Engine running rough. Check Engine Light illumination. Difficulty starting or a no-start condition. Noticeable loss of power during acceleration Check engine light P0192"
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"The car was jump start due to a bad battery it cold and the light was left on. Right after the jump start a check engine light can on. When I put the vehicle in drive to turn the steering wheel it violently snapped bad…"
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"I took our vehicle into Mazda due to a coolant leak that could not be located. It had my wife stranded due to the vehicle overheating. Everything lined up with CSP11. The dealership is now stating that the vehicle has a…"
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"My infotainment screen goes black 10-12 times a year, and therefore I lose access to my backup cameras. I have to turn the car off, and then back on, in order for the screen to function again. This has been happening…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| CX-9 two-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2700 |
| CX-9 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG | $2800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 19V-403 covers certain 2018 Mazda CX-9 vehicles: the wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable the passenger frontal air bag, turn signals, and/or engine starting; dealers repair the harnesses. Campaign 21V-875 covers certain 2018-2019 CX-9 vehicles (with Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5, MX-5, and Mazda2 in the same campaign) where the low-pressure fuel pump impeller may crack and cause an engine stall; dealers replace the fuel pumps. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; multi-model unit counts are shared.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-9 over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 CX-9 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Mazda CX-9?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (43 of 61), then Fuel and propulsion system (6) and Powertrain (4).
Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 CX-9 has 99 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2018 has 128 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Mazda CX-9 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mazda CX-9?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 2017 Mazda CX-9 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Mazda CX-9 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Mazda CX-9 is 23.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a Mazda CX-9 use?
US CX-9 manuals specify SAE 5W-30 for the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T turbo engine.
What generation is the 2018 Mazda CX-9?
2nd generation / TC (2016-2023).
What tire sizes does a Mazda CX-9 use?
Second-gen US sizes include 255/60R18 and 255/50R20; first-gen pages list 245/60R18 and 245/50R20.