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All cars · Mazda CX-9 · 2019

2019 Mazda CX-9. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index54100 = average car
Complaints15NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold26,861U.S. model year
Per 100K sold56complaints
Year rank#4 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 10,500 and 44,000 miles. Median 26,500, from 14 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
Electrical33%
Body structure20%
Suspension13%
Automatic emergency braking13%
Visibility7%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5310002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 21V875000 Nov 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

    Risk. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

  • 19V770000 Oct 2019 Tires / Tread/Belt

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach.

    Risk. A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tire serial numbers, replacing the tires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4019J.

Manufacturer communications 394

Mazda filed 394 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Some customers may complain about the following: Engine no start
  • If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
  • Condition where DTC U0323(PCM) / U0423(ABS) /U3000(IC)

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201715425,828Suspension
2018561628,257Brakes
2019541526,861Electrical
202031827,638Engine
2021933134,493Engine
202216734,580Automatic emergency braking

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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