repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Mazda CX-9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2015 Mazda CX-9, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-717 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mazda CX-9 has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Engine
3Power train
3Service brakes
2Air bags
2Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Seat belts
1Seats
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Mazda CX-9 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other CX-9 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-9 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Mazda CX-9 safety ratings
2015 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What CX-9 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Mazda has been serviced regularly, in fact my next oil change isn't for 2,000 more miles. I was driving when I heard this weird noise. I looked at the dash and the oil light was flashing and the temperature was over heating. I could also feel the vehicle getting sluggish. I pulled over on the…
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 Touring with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (CEL) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in October of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before the…
The issue is with the design of the Water Pump on this vehicle. From my understanding, this is a common issue with the 2015 Mazda CX-9. What happens is once the water pump starts to fail due to the design, the vehicle starts to stall randomly which poses a safety issue to my family when driving.…
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