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2022 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

8/100

#13 most-complained of 14 CX-9 years

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 ranks as one of the Best years, with a Complaint Index of 8, only 10 complaints, and zero recalls. Among 14 model years, it ranks 13th worst, meaning it has one of the lowest complaint rates in the lineup.

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 26 hwy

Top 2022 Mazda CX-9 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (30%)
  2. Structure & Body2 (20%)
  3. Brakes1 (10%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
  5. Lane Departure1 (10%)
  6. Steering1 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the shift lever becoming blocked in the dashboard compartment, allowing the car to roll away in reverse after being parked.
  • Owners describe chassis-wide vibration at highway speeds that Mazda called normal but that owners worry could loosen other components.
  • Owners report Lane Keep Assist failing to function since purchase, along with instrument cluster brightness that will not adjust.
  • Owners describe adaptive cruise control triggering forward collision warning and automatic braking with no vehicle present, and failing to detect stopped traffic at red lights.
  • Owners report windshield wiper sprayers not working in freezing temperatures, smearing mud across the windshield and reducing visibility.
  • Owners report loose windshield header bolts and cowl panel fasteners discovered around 44,000 miles, and a steering column bolt that could loosen on rough roads.
2022 Mazda CX-9 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2023Apr 2024Feb 2025Feb 2026Sep 2026
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2023 (3).

2022 Mazda CX-9 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Mazda CX-9 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
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.

2022 compared with other CX-9 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best019123.5
2021Caution5439123.5
2022Best810023
2023Best2312023

All Mazda CX-9 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 CX-9 has a Complaint Index of 8, the lowest among the years shown, with only 10 complaints and zero recalls, earning a Best verdict relative to other CX-9 years.
Does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Mazda CX-9, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 3 of 10 complaints, or 30% of reported issues.
How does the 2022 CX-9 compare to other CX-9 years?
The 2022 CX-9 ranks 13th worst out of 14 model years with data, making it one of the better years compared to years like 2012 (Complaint Index 100) and 2010 (Complaint Index 92).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
EPA rates the 2022 CX-9 at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,800.

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.