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All cars · Mazda CX-9 · 2017

2017 Mazda CX-9. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index15100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold25,828U.S. model year
Per 100K sold15complaints
Year rank#1 of 10#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)FWD22 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)4WD20 / 26 / 23Regular$2,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,800 and 52,000 miles. Median 33,500, from 5 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Suspension50%
Seats25%
Body structure25%
Wheels25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 513

Mazda filed 513 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • One of the following advanced keyless entry system malfunctions: (1) key fob
  • When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the…
  • One or both of the following noises from the front suspension: 1

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda CX-9 SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mazda CX-9 SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201715425,828Suspension
2018561628,257Brakes
2019541526,861Electrical
202031827,638Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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