Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mazda CX-9 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V782000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V457000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V451000 Corrosion of Front Suspension Ball Joint NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V066000 POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 86 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 86 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mazda CX-9 has an average reliability rating. Its most pressing issues stem from airbag recalls and suspension complaints. While safety recalls have been addressed, suspension and powertrain issues are common, necessitating regular upkeep to prevent major failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| airbag inflator | N/A | No reliable estimate | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| brake system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 6,000 miles
- Replace engine air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noise from suspension
- Transmission slipping or hard shifts
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Uneven tire wear
- Dashboard airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mazda CX-9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.