2012 Mazda CX-9 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2012 Mazda CX-9, 14% of that year's 221 total complaints. Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 57,000. No related recalls are on file.
- Engine complaints
- 32
- 14% of 221
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden unintended acceleration while braking at low speed, sometimes ending in a collision with another vehicle or object.
- Engine stalling while decelerating or turning, leaving the driver with reduced steering and braking control.
- Stalling on inclines that owners say Mazda described as normal behavior for the CX-9.
- Excessive, unexplained oil consumption that a dealer technician said could eventually cause engine failure.
- Engine revving up and down on its own accompanied by clunking and a sudden forward lurch or hesitation.
When 2012 Mazda CX-9 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2013, latest Jun 9, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Mazda CX-9
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CX-9 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2012 Mazda CX-9 owners reported engine problems?
- NHTSA lists 32 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Mazda CX-9, which is 14% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Mazda CX-9 engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2012 CX-9.
- At what mileage do 2012 CX-9 engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 CX-9 is 57,000 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint on the 2012 CX-9?
- Owners most frequently describe unintended acceleration and stalling while decelerating or turning, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
- Did the 2012 CX-9 engine issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 0 fires linked to engine complaints for the 2012 CX-9, with no injuries reported.