Mazda CX-9: Best & Worst Years
Mazda CX-9: 13 model years indexed, 963 NHTSA owner complaints and 23 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2022, worst 2012.
Mazda CX-9: 13 model years indexed, 963 NHTSA owner complaints and 23 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2022, worst 2012.
Best year in our data: 2022 (score 96). Worst: 2012 (score 55, CAUTION).
| Year | Score | Verdict | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | BUY | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 96 | BUY | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 87 | BUY | 37 | 1 |
| 2020 | 94 | BUY | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 81 | BUY | 52 | 2 |
| 2018 | 62 | CAUTION | 126 | 2 |
| 2017 | 89 | BUY | 61 | 0 |
| 2016 | 84 | BUY | 99 | 0 |
| 2015 | 83 | BUY | 35 | 2 |
| 2014 | 79 | BUY | 54 | 3 |
| 2013 | 72 | BUY | 68 | 4 |
| 2012 | 55 | CAUTION | 221 | 4 |
| 2011 | 62 | CAUTION | 170 | 4 |
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-08-20