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2013 Mazda CX-9 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-9, 24% of the 68 total complaints for that year. There is no listed recall for this issue, and the median mileage at failure is 58,500. Two crashes and one injury are noted.

Brakes complaints
16
24% of 68
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal becomes hard to press and requires extreme force to stop the vehicle, sometimes even at low speeds of 20-30 mph.
  • A hissing sound is heard from the brake system when the pedal is depressed, which owners link to brake booster vacuum leaks.
  • Some owners report the brake booster failed internally or had failed vacuum seals, requiring dealer diagnosis and replacement.
  • In at least one case, brakes reportedly failed to stop the car despite full pedal pressure, leading to a near-collision.
  • One owner mentioned a recall number (SSP93) that the dealer allegedly did not address despite the same symptom recurring.

When 2013 Mazda CX-9 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2014, latest Oct 23, 2021.

2013 Mazda CX-9 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Mar 2016Sep 2016Mar 2018May 2018Jun 2019Aug 2020
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Oct 2021; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 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. 201093 (48%)
  2. 2011101 (59%)
  3. 2012144 (65%)
  4. 201316 (24%)
  5. 20149 (17%)
  6. 20153 (9%)
  7. 201611 (10%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 201811 (9%)
  10. 20192 (4%)
  11. 20202 (11%)
  12. 20214 (10%)
  13. 20221 (10%)
  14. 20232 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Mazda CX-9 have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2013 CX-9, making up 24% of the 68 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-9 brakes?
The data provided lists no official recall tied to this complaint area, though one owner referenced a service program number, SSP93, in a complaint.
At what mileage do CX-9 brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 CX-9 is 58,500 miles.
Are 2013 CX-9 brake issues worse than other model years?
The 2013 CX-9's brake complaint share of 24% is lower than 2010 (48%), 2011 (59%), and 2012 (65%), suggesting improvement relative to those earlier years.
Did the brake issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints on the 2013 CX-9, with no reported fires.

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.