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Mazda CX9

2012–2016 only

585 classified complaints 6 recalls

2012–2016 Mazda CX9 models have 585 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 56,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda CX9 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 176 complaints

Median onset: 56,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 74 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 65 complaints

Median onset: 72,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 49 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 28 complaints

Median onset: 29,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 31,000 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 24,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 19 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Mazda CX9 report for every year and full specs/safety data.