2018 Model Year

Mazda CX-9

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
119
Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Severe
7

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V403000 May 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
May 2026

Here the facts, bought a car out of state (Illinois) from Iowa with 130,131 miles on Sept 12th 2025, Mazda CX9, the dealer did not disclose any probl...

Seats
Feb 2026

The adjustable rails holding the rear left seat in place no longer latch. It is available for inspection. This is the most common place for a car seat...

Electrical System Fire
Jan 2026

Passenger seat heater either had a grounding issue or shorted out, causing to seat to start smoldering and catching fire, destroying the seat. There...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2025

[XXX] 2018 MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING 89014 MILES Date: 9/11/2025 To: Mazda North American Operations Attn: Customer Experience Center 7755 Irvine Ce...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2025

Passenger side sun visor will not stay in place. Cannot lock it in up position, which means it droops. Causing sight of vision impairment.

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2025

my 2018 MAZDA CX-9 safety issue SCBS / SBS, LAS / LDWS, MASTER AND/OR HBC WARNING LIGHTS Forward sensing camera (FSC) stops functioning cause my car r...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 2025

I am submitting this recall request because my vehicle has experienced repeated incidents of a serious safety issue. While driving—most often on the h...

Engine
Aug 2025

Cracked cylinder head/leaking coolant.

Engine
Jul 2025

. In January 2024, I purchased a used 2018 Mazda CX-9. The vehicle ran well until [XXX], when I discovered an engine coolant leak. My mechanic diagnos...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

Infotainment screen (LCD) of Mazda CX-9 2018 has developed what looks like discoloration/scratching/frost in corner of screen about 2 years ago and it...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has 119 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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