2014 Mazda CX-9

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2014 Mazda CX-9 has 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 mazda cx-9. the contact stated that the dual exhaust muffler, the bolts, the clips, and the assembly were covered with rust. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 800.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

20 complaints

27%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DUAL EXHAUST MUFFLER, THE BOLTS, THE CLIPS, AND THE ASSEMBLY WERE COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.
• I STARTED MY CAR AT HOME TO ALLOW IT TO WARM UP WHILE I GOT THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. MY CARS STARTS WITH KEYFOB (NO KEY) ONCE WE WAS ALL READY WE LEFT HOME TO GO TO SCHOOL. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY CAR TO THE SCHOOL (WITHOUT THE KEYS, APPARENTLY I LEFT THEM ON THE TABLE AND FORGOT TO GRAB THEM)
• I WAS SLOWLY APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN OUR 2014 MAZDA CX-9 STARTED HAVING VIBRATIONS, WHICH AT FIRST CAME FROM UNDERNEATH, BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S ROW AND THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER. IT IMMEDIATELY FELT AS IF THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS ABOUT TO FAIL. I MANAGED TO MAKE THAT RIGHT TURN, CAREFULLY STEPPING ON TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DUAL EXHAUST MUFFLER, THE BOLTS, THE CLIPS, AND THE ASSEMBLY WERE COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

9 complaints

12%

• THIS IS A MAZDA CX9 2014 AWD. I NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY ON A CITY STREET IN MODERATE TRAFFIC AT 3:00PM. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPR NORTH IN THE INSIDE LANE ON A DRY ROAD. I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT, CONTINUED ON UNTIL IT IMPACTED WITH THE CAR IN FRONT.
• TOLD BY DEALER THAT FRONT DISCS HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION @ APPROX 15K AND TWO PLUS YEARS. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WITH NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED.
• VEHICLE HAS 57000 MILES HAD TO PUT INTWO MASTER CYLINDERS IN TWO YEARS. AUTO WAS IN MOTION AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THIS IS A MAZDA CX9 2014 AWD. I NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY ON A CITY STREET IN MODERATE TRAFFIC AT 3:00PM. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPR NORTH IN THE INSIDE LANE ON A DRY ROAD. I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT, CONTINUED ON UNTIL IT IMPACTED WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

9 complaints

12%

• I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 7,000 MILES AND SINCE THE BEGINNING THERE HAS BEEN A HUMMING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER SIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF PLASTIC STUCK TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE CAR CONTINUED MAKING THE NOISE ONLY AUDIBLE ON A QUIET NIG
• I STARTED MY CAR AT HOME TO ALLOW IT TO WARM UP WHILE I GOT THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. MY CARS STARTS WITH KEYFOB (NO KEY) ONCE WE WAS ALL READY WE LEFT HOME TO GO TO SCHOOL. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY CAR TO THE SCHOOL (WITHOUT THE KEYS, APPARENTLY I LEFT THEM ON THE TABLE AND FORGOT TO GRAB THEM)
• WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN STARTED HEARING A SQUEAL AND AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF THEN FLOOR BOARD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STARTED FILLING WITH WATER AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, APPARENTLY MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR MAZDA CX9. IT IS CAUSED BY THE DRAIN TO YOUR AIR CONDITIONER GETTING CLOGGED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 7,000 MILES AND SINCE THE BEGINNING THERE HAS BEEN A HUMMING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER SIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF PLASTIC STUCK TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE CAR CONTINUED MAKING THE NOISE ONLY AUDIBLE ON A QUIET NIG”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

10%

• WE WERE ON A CITY ROAD UPHILL AND DRIVING TO A FRIENDS HOME. OUR MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING MADE A RATTLING NOISE, RELEASED A LOT OF WHITE SMOKE, AND LOST ACCELERATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER AND A BY PASSER STOPPED HIS CAR ON OPPOSITE SHOULDER AND ANALYZED THE SITUATION AND SHO
• NOTICED BURNING SMELL COMING FROM UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND OIL-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR OF GARAGE AFTER DRIVING. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS LEAKING FLUID ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE IN MULTIPLE YEAR MODELS OF MAZD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND DETECTED A STRONG ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND AN INTERNAL FRACTURE OF AN OIL LEAK. THE MECHANIC STATED THA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WE WERE ON A CITY ROAD UPHILL AND DRIVING TO A FRIENDS HOME. OUR MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING MADE A RATTLING NOISE, RELEASED A LOT OF WHITE SMOKE, AND LOST ACCELERATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER AND A BY PASSER STOPPED HIS CAR ON OPPOSITE SHOULDER AND ANALYZED THE SITUATION AND SHO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints

• FOUL SULFUR SMELL IN CABIN, GAS SMELL ODOR, SMELLING GAS FUMES PUNGENT FRESH GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING. ON THE HIGHWAYS, OR LOCAL ROADS. IT LAST FEW MINUTES WHEN OPENING THE HOOD ROTTEN EGGS SMELLS, THE INTENSITY VARIES, IT HAPPEN SPORADICALLY, I USED WITH DIFFERENT KIND OF GASO
• WHEN YOU PUMP GAS INTO THE FUEL TANK, THE GAS SPEWS OUT WHEN THE PUMP STOPS. THE GAS FLOWS OUT DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR.
• Water pump defect that led to pump failure, which led to catastrophic engine failure without any prior warning. The defect is in the internal chain-driven water pump. The pump is meant to circulate coolant through the engine while the engine is running. However, the defect allows coolant to leak fro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“FOUL SULFUR SMELL IN CABIN, GAS SMELL ODOR, SMELLING GAS FUMES PUNGENT FRESH GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING. ON THE HIGHWAYS, OR LOCAL ROADS. IT LAST FEW MINUTES WHEN OPENING THE HOOD ROTTEN EGGS SMELLS, THE INTENSITY VARIES, IT HAPPEN SPORADICALLY, I USED WITH DIFFERENT KIND OF GASO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 73 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DUAL EXHAUST MUFFLER, THE BOLTS, THE CLIPS, AND THE ASSEMBLY WERE COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: THIS IS A MAZDA CX9 2014 AWD. I NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY ON A CITY STREET IN MODERATE TRAFFIC AT 3:00PM. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPR NORTH IN THE INSIDE LANE ON A DRY ROAD. I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT, CONTINUED ON UNTIL IT IMPACTED WITH THE CAR IN FRONT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 7,000 MILES AND SINCE THE BEGINNING THERE HAS BEEN A HUMMING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER SIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF PLASTIC STUCK TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE CAR CONTINUED MAKING THE NOISE ONLY AUDIBLE ON A QUIET NIG
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WE WERE ON A CITY ROAD UPHILL AND DRIVING TO A FRIENDS HOME. OUR MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING MADE A RATTLING NOISE, RELEASED A LOT OF WHITE SMOKE, AND LOST ACCELERATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER AND A BY PASSER STOPPED HIS CAR ON OPPOSITE SHOULDER AND ANALYZED THE SITUATION AND SHO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)