2017 Mazda CX-9: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (75% of complaints); the 2015 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days
0
recalls
61
owner complaints
0
fire reports
33,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: engine (75%)Problems reported early (median 33,500 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine (engine mechanics)75% · 42 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)7% · 4 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)5% · 3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4% · 2 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2% · 1 complaint
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2% · 1 complaint
“this is covered under csp11. the problem is my car is a 2017 and they only allow a warranty up to 120,000 miles mine is at 158000 and they will not fix the problem now even thought we just started having problems.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
“Engine running rough. Check Engine Light illumination. Difficulty starting or a no-start condition. Noticeable loss of power during acceleration Check engine light P0192”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2026
“The car was jump start due to a bad battery it cold and the light was left on. Right after the jump start a check engine light can on. When I put the vehicle in drive to turn the steering wheel it violently snapped bad and broken one of my finger nail. I tried aging in disbelief it happened aging this shouldn't be happening it could've broke my fingers.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2025
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“I took our vehicle into Mazda due to a coolant leak that could not be located. It had my wife stranded due to the vehicle overheating. Everything lined up with CSP11. The dealership is now stating that the vehicle has a blown gasket and needs an engine replacement. This is the issue covered by CSP11 except that the crack is in the wrong location. They haven't found the Crack but are denying the warranty due to the covered location not being the source. The vehicle only has 93000 miles on it.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2025
“My infotainment screen goes black 10-12 times a year, and therefore I lose access to my backup cameras. I have to turn the car off, and then back on, in order for the screen to function again. This has been happening for the full 8 years I have owned the car. I also have video of this happening, but the file is too large to attach so including photo only.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Jun 2025
“Vehicle experienced coolant leak also oil leak from rear of engine. Broken cylinder head due to turbo too close to head”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2025
“My 2017 Mazda Cx9 was stalling and jerking while driving almost causing an accident but glad I was able to drive it home without causing an accident. Took the car to the dealership and was advised that it needs a new engine due to coolant leak. The coolant was going inside the vehicle.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2024
“The 2.5l turbo engine mounts are not manufactured strong enough to handle daily driving and torque under the weight of the turbo. This causing cracks in the block/head resulting in coolant leak, over heating, and full engine replacement.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2024
“My 2017 Mazda CX9 Signature Edition started leaking coolant from the engine near the firewall. I had a Mazda dealer investigate. They tell me the cylinder head is cracked and the entire engine needs replaced. This appears to be a common problem due to a design flaw and there is a Mazda service bulletin on it. I have found talk of a class action suit online because Mazda is not standing behind their product. I only have 88k miles on this car”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2024
“July 10, 2024, antifreeze leaking from my engine leaking on garage floor. Yes, my safety was put at risk. July 12, 2024, local mechanic informs me that I have a cracked cylinder head coming from the back of the engine. July 15, 2024, vehicle will be towed to local Mazda dealership to have vehicle diagnosed. No warning lights, messages or any other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Happened July 10, 2024, at 3:50pm.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2024
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines2.5L
Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 · 4x2
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
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Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Mazda CX-9. The most complained-about area is engine (75% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Mazda CX-9 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 33,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.