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2019 Mazda CX-9 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-9, 43% of all 53 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 43,878 miles, and no official recall covers this issue.

Engine complaints
23
43% of 53
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
43,878 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a cracked cylinder head that leaks coolant into the engine, often at the rear of the engine block.
  • Some describe coolant dripping onto the oil filter and exhaust, producing a burning smell.
  • Several report a dashboard warning for excessive engine temperature followed by a sudden loss of power.
  • Owners describe rough idle, sputtering, or stalling before the coolant leak became apparent.
  • A few report the engine failing outright and needing full replacement, with parts on extended backorder.
  • One owner heard an abnormal noise at low speed with no warning light illuminated.

When 2019 Mazda CX-9 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 13, 2021, latest Aug 22, 2026.

2019 Mazda CX-9 engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2021Jun 2023Jan 2024Jun 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 201035 (18%)
  2. 201118 (11%)
  3. 201232 (14%)
  4. 201317 (25%)
  5. 201420 (37%)
  6. 201518 (51%)
  7. 201670 (67%)
  8. 201743 (70%)
  9. 201878 (61%)
  10. 201923 (43%)
  11. 20205 (26%)
  12. 202121 (54%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2019 Mazda CX-9?
NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2019 CX-9, which is 43% of all 53 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Mazda CX-9 engine?
NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue on the 2019 CX-9.
At what mileage do 2019 CX-9 engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 43,878 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners describe coolant leaking into the engine from a cracked cylinder head, overheating warnings, power loss, rough idle, and in some cases full engine failure.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported engine complaints for the 2019 CX-9.

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.