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All cars · Mazda CX-9 · 2022

2022 Mazda CX-9. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index16100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold34,580U.S. model year
Per 100K sold20complaints
Year rank#2 of 10#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking43%
Lights29%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Lane assist14%
Electrical14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1111200

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 281

Mazda filed 281 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • The new AWD rear differential DOES NOT come with a breather cap on the rear of the…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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