2023 Mazda CX-9 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the CX-9 at the same age

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-9 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the CX-9 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints).

13complaints
0recalls
3crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Mazda CX-9 problems

  • Other / not specified
    646%
  • Driver assistance
    215%
  • Steering~12,000 miles
    215%
  • Brakes
    215%
  • Air bags
    18%
  • Body & structure
    18%
  • Electrical system
    18%
  • Wheels & tires
    18%
  • Suspension
    18%

Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mazda CX-9 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mazda CX-9. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best CX-9 years: 2015, 2022, 2020. Years to avoid: 2012, 2011, 2018, 2008, 2010. Compare all years →

2023 Mazda CX-9 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl turbo6-speed automatic4WD20 / 26 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 a good car?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 CX-9 rates average: about as many complaints as 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 2023 Mazda CX-9?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 15% of all complaints for this model year, most often about warnings. Next are the steering (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-9. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2023 Mazda CX-9 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% 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.