2023 Mazda CX-9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-9, most often about the chest clip, buckle, harness. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2023 Mazda CX-9 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chest clip, buckle, harness | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2023 Mazda CX-9 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2023 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
2023 Mazda CX-9 safety ratings
2023 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What CX-9 owners report
Recent chest clip, buckle, harness complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a critical mechanical restraint failure regarding the 5-point harness crotch buckles on the Graco TrioGrow and the Graco TriRide car seats. The red button-release tension on both of these models is engineered with insufficient physical resistance. My toddler is capable of physically…
I am reporting a critical mechanical restraint failure regarding the 5-point harness crotch buckles on the Graco TrioGrow and the Graco TriRide car seats. The red button-release tension on both of these models is engineered with insufficient physical resistance. My toddler is capable of physically…
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