YearToAvoid

2008 Mazda CX-9 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 20% of all 172 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 17 CX-9 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 77,088 miles.

Brakes complaints
34
20% of 172
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,088 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Mazda CX-9 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2011, latest Jun 12, 2024.

2008 Mazda CX-9 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2011Feb 2012May 2013May 2015Aug 2016Dec 2018Mar 2021
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jun 2024; peak May 2015 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Mazda CX-9

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CX-9 model year

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

  1. 20078 (9%)
  2. 200834 (20%)
  3. 200917 (29%)
  4. 201093 (48%)
  5. 2011101 (59%)
  6. 2012144 (65%)
  7. 201316 (24%)
  8. 20149 (17%)
  9. 20153 (9%)
  10. 201611 (10%)
  11. 20170 (0%)
  12. 201811 (9%)
  13. 20192 (4%)
  14. 20202 (11%)
  15. 20214 (10%)
  16. 20221 (10%)
  17. 20232 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda CX-9 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,088 miles.
Which Mazda CX-9 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Mazda CX-9 has the most brake complaints (144), compared with 34 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Mazda CX-9?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.