Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Mazda CX-9 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 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 #18V018000 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
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
Of the 59 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Mazda CX-9 has significant issues, including airbag recalls and brake complaints. The suspension system shows corrosion risk, and electrical system wiring is prone to damage. These issues suggest higher repair needs, affecting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Braking system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Airbag inflator | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| Electrical wiring | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 inspection and service every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
- Spark plug change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive brake noise or vibration
- Suspension creaks or clunks
- Dashboard airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions, such as seat adjustment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Mazda CX-9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.