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2007 Mazda CX-9 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2007 Mazda CX-9, 45% of all 86 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 17 CX-9 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
39
45% of 86
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Mazda CX-9 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2008, latest Jun 22, 2025.

2007 Mazda CX-9 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2008Feb 2015Aug 2015Nov 2015Apr 2016May 2017Feb 2018Nov 2019
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Jun 2025; peak Jun 2015 (9).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2007 Mazda CX-9

  1. NHTSA 15V451000Jul 20, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires193,484 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.

    Risk: Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with model year 2007-2009 vehicles registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The second phase will be for model year 2010-2014 vehicles in the same states. Finally, all remaining vehicles will be remedied. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8515G.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by CX-9 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200739 (45%)
  2. 200862 (36%)
  3. 200910 (17%)
  4. 201020 (10%)
  5. 201111 (6%)
  6. 20129 (4%)
  7. 201310 (15%)
  8. 20145 (9%)
  9. 20150 (0%)
  10. 20166 (6%)
  11. 20175 (8%)
  12. 20181 (1%)
  13. 20194 (8%)
  14. 20201 (5%)
  15. 20213 (8%)
  16. 20220 (0%)
  17. 20231 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda CX-9 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2007 Mazda CX-9, 45% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Mazda CX-9 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Mazda CX-9 has the most suspension complaints (62), compared with 39 for the 2007.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2007 Mazda CX-9?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda CX-9 concerns the suspension: 15V451000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.