2010 Mazda CX-9 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Mazda CX-9, 10% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 122,500 miles. A related recall (15V451000) covers corroding front lower control arms.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 20
- 10% of 195
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 122,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Valve stems on the tires corrode and fracture, triggering the tire pressure warning light and causing sudden air loss while driving at highway speed.
- Owners who received notice of recall 15V451000 for the front suspension lower control arms report being unable to get the repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- After the recall repair was performed, some owners heard a loud metal-on-metal noise from the suspension, later traced to a defective front passenger lower control arm.
- Independent mechanics found loose control arms during routine maintenance on vehicles that were part of the recall population but had not yet been repaired.
- Some owners report the recall repair required additional, unexplained work at the dealer beyond the original scope.
When 2010 Mazda CX-9 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 5, 2015, latest Mar 23, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Mazda CX-9
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Mazda CX-9 have a suspension recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V451000 covers 2007-2014 CX-9 models built between October 24, 2006 and December 28, 2013 for front suspension ball joints and lower control arms that may corrode. Mazda replaces both lower control arms free of charge.
- How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for the 2010 CX-9?
- NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 10% of all 195 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among CX-9 model years shown in the data.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 CX-9 is 122,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 20 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2010 CX-9.