Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V717000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V203000 Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Of the 35 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 35 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 holds an average reliability rating. While engine issues are the most reported problem, they are not overwhelmingly prevalent. Noteworthy recalls include a significant airbag inflator issue and steering component recall, both of which could lead to serious safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| steering components | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| airbag inflator | 60,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | rare |
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
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light activation
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual brake noises
- Persistent airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Mazda CX-9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.