Most common 2007 Mazda CX-9 problems
Share of the 67 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda CX-9 complaints by model year
Best CX-9 years: 2015, 2022, 2020. Years to avoid: 2012, 2011, 2018, 2008, 2010. Compare all years →
2007 Mazda CX-9 recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Mazda CX-9:
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…
What 2007 Mazda CX-9 owners say
Suspension all 29 →
Well I was backing up from a parking spot when put out of the blue my vehicle wouldn't move . The drive side wheel is not working and these little around thing where on the ground . Before that happen the driver side tire would become lose to where it would fall off.
Was driving my car with children in it when the wheel fell off and axel cracked. It caused front end damage I couldn't get out of the driver side door because it wouldn't open. Had to pay to get all of that fixed. I just receive recall 8515g. My issue with this is that the recall does not correct the issue. The reason for the recall is that water get leak into the suspension and cause corrosion. Replacing just the control arms and ball joints does not prevent this from happening again. Water can still leak into the suspension and the new parts could could corrode, become loose and cause the same thing to happen again but this time it could result in more dire consequences. We were lucky I was traveling at a low rate of speed the first time it happened. …
Air bags
Takata recall: got letter stating no one should ride in front passenger seat until repair done. Yet repair May not be done for 10-15 years!!!!!!! I called russell Mazda in catonsville, md & they concurred. This is ridiculous: I have five people needing to be in the car: how can we not use the front seat for 10-15 years?
On the afternoon of November 4th, 2012 while operating my Mazda at approximately 20 MPH, smoke started coming from the steering wheel. I pulled to the side of the road and came to a complete stop. Fearful for what was causing the smoke, I exited the vehicle. As I closed the door, the driver's airbag deployed. Two minutes later, the horn sounded for about a minute and then shut off. Smoke continued to billow inside the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. I had the vehicle towed to the local Mazda dealership. Their service department thinks that I had a faulty clockspring. They are replacing the clockspring, air bag module and air bag. I purchased the vehicle new from Mazda in 2007. It has never been involved in an accident.
Transmission & drivetrain
I have just learned about issues with the Mazda cx9 and wheels falling off and I realized that is exactly what happened to me. I always took care of my CX 9 because I drive a lot for work and depend on my car very much, so when issues with the steering started I took it to sears for a wheel alignment since I had just replaced a new set of tires a couple of months before, it seemed OK after the alignment until again the small skip of the steering started every time I turn the wheel, I did think much of it until it started increasing. Every time I turned the wheel the skip was there, I decided to call my mechanic who always did all the car service and maintenance and he said to bring it in over the weekend to take a look, before I had the chance to bring it to him, as I was making a right turn the wheel came right off the transfer case and the arms, good thing I was just making a right …
I have only had this car for one year. I bought it used and have had the "same" problem now "3" times and since I have not had it fixed at a "Mazda" dealership because I am sorry I do not have the $$$ for this and I brought it to my own mechanic, Mazda will not stand by this. The ignition coils have all been replaced now as well as the PCM and now I am told it needs the PCM to be replaced again. There are "numerous" complaints on the internet for this exact same issue and most have taken it to Mazda dealerships and still have no resolution to this problem. The last coil actually melted and could have started a fire so I am running with 5 coils now instead of 6 until I can find out how to rectify this ongoing problem! I just put 4 new tires on the vehicle and have spent over $1000 already and can't afford to spend much more on this vehicle. Mazda needs to stand by this problem!
2007 Mazda CX-9 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mazda CX-9 a good car?
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 CX-9 rates better than average: 41% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CX-9 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mazda CX-9?
The suspension — 29 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (11) and transmission & drivetrain (10).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda CX-9 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2007 Mazda CX-9, the most recent from October 31, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda CX-9?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2022 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2011, 2018, 2008 and 2010. See the full Mazda CX-9 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda CX-9 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 94,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.