2017 Mazda CX-9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 2017 Mazda CX-9, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Mazda CX-9 has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Mazda CX-9 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$6,977median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Mazda CX-9 safety ratings
2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What CX-9 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
this is covered under csp11. the problem is my car is a 2017 and they only allow a warranty up to 120,000 miles mine is at 158000 and they will not fix the problem now even thought we just started having problems.
I took our vehicle into Mazda due to a coolant leak that could not be located. It had my wife stranded due to the vehicle overheating. Everything lined up with CSP11. The dealership is now stating that the vehicle has a blown gasket and needs an engine replacement. This is the issue covered by…
I was driving the vehicle on the highway when the vehicle started to overheat, lights started blinking, the car was smoking, losing power and acceleration. This car has a recall on the cyclindwr head which when cracks causing the car to loose coolant and oil. If it cracks while you’re driving…
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