repaired · 2024 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Mazda CX-9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-9, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-875 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mazda CX-9 has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine
7Electrical system
5Power train
4Suspension
3Structure
3Back over prevention
2Visibility/wiper
2Forward collision avoidance
2Service brakes
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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 · 2021 Q1
Tires: tread/belt
Risk. A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase 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
2019 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
2019 Mazda CX-9 safety ratings
2019 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CX-9 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We recently noticed a coolant smell upon cold start up of our 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature. Upon further investigation, we found that there is a Service Bulletin (TSB-01-013/21) issued by Mazda for a manufacturer's defect in the cylinder head causing coolant leaks into and around the exhaust manifold.…
The engine cylinder head developed an internal coolant leak, allowing coolant to enter the combustion chamber. This caused engine overheating and smoke coming from the tailpipe while driving. A dealer performed a coolant pressure test confirming coolant leaking into the combustion chamber, and…
My 2019 Mazda CX-9 (VIN [XXX]) suffered catastrophic cylinder head failure on the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine at approximately 124,000 miles. The failure is consistent with Mazda TSB 01-013/21 (and successors 01-007/22, 01-010/24), in which Mazda acknowledged that cylinder heads on this engine can crack…
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