Mazda CX-9
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 offers a strong initial reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an excellent overall safety rating of 5.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2019 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2018 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2017 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | 20-26 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 11.2 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2013 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | 16-17 city / 22-24 hwy mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | 2.5T L4 SKYACTIV-G | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 273 hp | 270 lb-ft | V6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Trim | Series | Base price | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Carbon Edition | — | — | Trim: Carbon Edition | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Signature | — | — | Trim: Signature | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Signature | Touring | — | Series: Touring, Trim: Signature | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Touring | — | $41,450 | Base price: $41,450, Trim: Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Touring | — | $45,365 | Base price: $45,365, Trim: Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Grand Touring | — | $34,960 | Base price: $34,960, Trim: Grand Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Grand Touring | — | — | Trim: Grand Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,135, MSRP range: $29,135 - $34,535, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP range for the 2011 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/12/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $29,135 | $29,135 - $34,535 | 0.9 | Original MSRP range for the 2011 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/12/2026 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | mechanical | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo | Valvetrain | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 20 | 18 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Turbo: Yes, Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 20 | 18 | Yes | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 20 | 20 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 230 | 8.1 | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 20 | 20 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 18 | 20 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | 407 | 14.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 267 | 9.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 487 | 17.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | 2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD |
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Mazda CX-9 offers a strong initial reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an excellent overall safety rating of 5.
2022
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 offers a compelling blend of upscale interior and engaging driving dynamics, earning a 'Good' reliability verdict with zero recalls and complaints.
2021
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 offers a good blend of practicality and refinement, but used buyers must prioritize confirming the second-row seat recall has been properly addressed.
2020
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 offers a solid driving experience and good safety scores, but buyers must confirm the second-row seat anchorage recall has been properly addressed.
2019
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2018
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 offers a 5-star overall safety rating and a refined driving experience, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
2017
The 2017 Mazda CX-9 offers a compelling blend of style and practicality, but its reliability is marked by a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2016
The 2016 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2015
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mazda CX-9?
Carfocal currently has 13 published CX-9 reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mazda CX-9 offers a strong initial reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an excellent overall safety rating of 5.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Mazda CX-9 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mazda CX-9. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mazda cx-9 offers a strong initial reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an excellent overall safety rating of 5. and the 2023 mazda cx-9 offers good value for families seeking a refined and safe three-row suv. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mazda CX-9?
Across Carfocal's published CX-9 guides, recurring problem areas include Turbocharger, Infotainment System, and Intake Valves (Carbon Buildup). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Turbocharger, Infotainment System, and Intake Valves (Carbon Buildup).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints