2023 Mazda CX-9 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Mazda CX-9 has a complaint index of 13, the lowest complaint count (12) among most years, and no recalls, earning a Best verdict relative to other CX-9 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 13/100
- #15 of 17 CX-9 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Mazda CX-9 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other6 (50%)
- Brakes2 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (17%)
- Steering2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly require pumping to engage, with the pedal sinking almost to the floor before stopping the vehicle.
- Some drivers describe pressing brake and gas together causing the vehicle to cut power to idle unexpectedly.
- One owner reported the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal stiffened at 30 MPH, leading to a crash into a ditch and tree at 12,100 miles.
- A reported sudden system malfunction included total loss of steering, complete brake failure, and no response to acceleration for several minutes before a crash.
- A factory-installed tire reportedly had its tread separate at highway speed after a sudden pressure loss.
2023 Mazda CX-9 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other CX-9 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
- Among CX-9 model years, 2023 ranks with a complaint index of 13, one of the lowest, and carries a Best verdict relative to other years.
- Does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-9.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- NHTSA complaints for this year most often involve Brakes, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Steering, each accounting for 17% of the 12 total complaints.
- How does the 2023 CX-9 compare to other CX-9 years?
- With 12 complaints and a complaint index of 13, the 2023 CX-9 ranks 15th worst out of 17 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other CX-9 years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- EPA rates the 2023 CX-9 at 23 mpg combined (20 city/26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.