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.

2017 Mazda CX-9

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Mazda CX-9 has problems

61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine430
Fuel/propulsion system60
Suspension40
Power train40
Wheels20
Electrical system20
Steering20
Forward collision avoidance20
Seats10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2017 Mazda CX-9 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Owner-reported costs

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

Middle half: $5,813 – $8,100

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.

Best & worst years

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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

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
In owners' words

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.
Complaint 11743458 · Jun 11, 2026
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…
Complaint 11688886 · Sep 22, 2025
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…
Complaint 11650724 · Mar 26, 2025

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