2017 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#12 most-complained of 14 CX-9 years
The 2017 Mazda CX-9 ranks 12th out of 14 model years, with a complaint index of 15 and no recalls, making it one of the better CX-9 years. Engine issues make up 70% of its 61 complaints, but the year earns a "Best" verdict relative to other CX-9 model years.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 21 city / 27 hwy
Top 2017 Mazda CX-9 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine43 (70%)
- Other9 (15%)
- Fuel System6 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
- Electrical System2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report knocking or clunking noises from the front suspension when hitting bumps or coming to a stop.
- Some describe cylinder head cracking, leading to coolant leaks and overheating that caused engine failure.
- Owners report a coolant leak around the turbo, with dealers advising that the engine needed replacement due to turbo weight warping it.
- One owner reported the sunroof glass fractured on its own while driving at highway speed with no impact.
- Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system triggering unexpected panic braking at low speeds, such as pulling into a garage.
- Body paint and wheel coating were reported chipping and peeling, with seat heaters described as excessively hot.
2017 Mazda CX-9 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Mazda CX-9 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other CX-9 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- Relative to other CX-9 model years, the 2017 is one of the strongest, ranking 12th out of 14 years with a complaint index of 15 and a "Best" verdict. It has 61 NHTSA complaints and zero recalls.
- What problems does the 2017 Mazda CX-9 have?
- Engine problems dominate, making up 70% of complaints (43 of 61), including reports of cracked cylinder heads, coolant leaks, and turbo-related overheating. Suspension knocking noises and unexpected automatic braking are also reported.
- Does the 2017 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
- What is the median mileage for engine failures in the 2017 CX-9?
- The data does not include a median mileage figure specifically for the Engine problem area; the overall median mileage at failure across all complaints for this year is 33,500 miles.
- How does the 2017 CX-9 compare to the 2018 CX-9?
- The 2017 CX-9 has a complaint index of 15 and a "Best" verdict, while the 2018 CX-9 has a much higher complaint index of 77 and an "Avoid" verdict, making 2017 the stronger choice between the two.