2017 Mazda CX-9 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2017 Mazda CX-9 ranks 14th of 17 model years with a complaint index of 19, earning a Best verdict relative to other CX-9 years. It has 61 complaints, no recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 19/100
- #14 of 17 CX-9 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 61
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 21 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 Mazda CX-9 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front and rear suspension makes a knocking or clunking sound over bumps and at stops, in some cases persisting after replacing tires and brakes.
- Engine coolant leaks develop around the turbo, with owners reporting the engine needed replacement under powertrain warranty.
- Cylinder heads have cracked, causing coolant leaks, overheating, and engine failure while driving.
- Some owners report a known computer-related issue tied to a check engine light before eventual engine failure at higher mileage.
- The panic braking system has activated unexpectedly at low speeds, such as while pulling into a garage near nearby objects.
- One owner reported the sunroof glass fractured while driving at highway speed without any impact.
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?
- Among the 17 CX-9 model years with data, 2017 ranks 14th worst with a complaint index of 19, and it carries a Best verdict relative to other CX-9 years. It has no recalls and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-9?
- Engine issues make up 70% of complaints (43 of 61), followed by fuel system problems at 10% and suspension, wheels, and tires at 8%. Engine complaints include cracked cylinder heads, coolant leaks near the turbo, and reported engine failures.
- Does the 2017 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
- NHTSA data shows zero recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
- At what mileage do 2017 CX-9 problems typically show up?
- For suspension and transmission/powertrain complaints, the median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 33,500 miles. One structure and body complaint had a median mileage of 64,000 miles.
- How does the 2017 CX-9 compare to other years?
- The 2017 CX-9 has a much lower complaint index (19) than years like 2010 (100) or 2012 (94), which carry Avoid verdicts. Only 2019 through 2023 generally rank similarly low or lower.