Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 171 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 #18V717000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V451000 Corrosion of Front Suspension Ball Joint NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 97 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 171 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 171 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 faces significant airbag recalls and service brake complaints. The airbag inflator issues present serious safety risks. Frequent service brake complaints suggest possible reliability concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflators | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| lower ball joint | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | 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 change every 5,000-7,500 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Decreased brake performance
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Loud engine noises
- Steering difficulty
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Mazda CX-9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.