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2015Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 18,496 in the U.S. in 2014 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 16 complaints in its first 3 years.
16 owner complaints, first 3 years 19 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2014 Mazda CX-9
- Water pump15 complaintsmostly at 73,000–108,000 miles (117,000–174,000 km)
- Engine failure8 complaints
Specific parts named in the 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Mazda CX-9 (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V717000 (airbags), 16V203000 (steering) and 15V451000 (suspension) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done? (14 owners named a brakes repair bill; the middle one was $1,200.)
- Does 4WD engage cleanly, with no clunks or grinding? Ask for transfer-case and differential fluid records. (8 owners named a 4x4 & axles repair bill; the middle one was $1,700.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mazda's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 16 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Mazda CX-9 year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Mazda CX-9 (2012–2016) name most: P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A). Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 15K miles (5K to 24K km) on the car (9 of all 16 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Paint finish. Chips on both front doors from just touching anything with them. Also part of hood is discoloring and it has a rough finish on it.
2014 Mazda CX-9 owner · NHTSA complaint 10818147
More owner reports
Rear window exploded when I took my foot off the brake? Never even touched the accelerator.
NHTSA complaint 10680724
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2007–2015 Mazda CX-9, in U.S. dollars.
- Brakesone repair bill$838–$1,500middle $1,200 · 14 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10928685, 10763179, 11429182
- 4x4 & axlesone repair bill$1,200–$5,100middle $1,700 · 8 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10650012, 11400229, 10918582
- Engineone repair bill$1,400–$4,500middle $4,000 · 7 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11112186, 11466604, 11451430
- Suspensionone repair bill$1,100–$2,000middle $1,800 · 5 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10743509, 10730280, 10734302
Not enough reports yet for a number: Cooling (4), Transmission (4), Electrical (2), A/C & heat (1), Steering (1). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 10.2M views · 2007–2015 Mazda CX-9
Prices people quote
- Price when new$34,0008 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical358K views
2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 Alternator Replacement Step by Step Guide.Automotive Insight · 90K views · 6 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door336K views
How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2013 Mazda CX-9 | AQ1109Filterheads · 107K views · 9 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors263K views
How to Replace Window Regulator 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9TRQ · 79K views · 5 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors158K views
Mazda 2011 cx9 Camshaft position sensor replacement.ꭗtoph · 50K views · 6 videos
Show 4 more
- Transmission & shifter132K views
How To Mazda Transmission Drain And Fill/2011 Mazda CX-9 Transmission Drain And Fill Plug LocationHow I Fixed It! · 41K views · 5 videos - Steering & suspension125K views
How to Replace Lower Control Arm 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9TRQ · 35K views · 4 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring96K views
Mazda CX-9 2008-15 License Plate Light Cover Removal Replacement LEDCars N' Boba · 35K views · 4 videos - Brakes & ABS95K views
How to Replace Front Brakes 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9TRQ · 31K views · 4 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Mazda CX-9 SUV 2007-2015 1st Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 261K views
2007 Mazda CX-9 Review - The Most Reliable SUV Ever Built?Auto Autopsy · 60K views
New 2013 Mazda CX-9 0-60 MPH Drive and ReviewThe Fast Lane Car · 352K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2014 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 3
- Airbags · recall issued 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Steering · recall issued 2016
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
- Suspension · recall issued 2015
The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl.
Every Mazda CX-9 year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 13 Mazda CX-9 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2014 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
We can't score it: only 18,496 were sold in the U.S. in 2014 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2014 Mazda CX-9 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (12%), body structure (12%) and fuel system (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda CX-9 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Mazda CX-9 get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Mazda CX-9 safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Mazda CX-9 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Mazda CX-9 cost in fuel a year?
About $3,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Mazda CX-9 have?
3.7L 6-cyl.
What Mazda CX-9 year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2017 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works