Reliability

2010 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Mazda CX-9

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

194

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Mazda CX-9 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #18V717000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #19V782000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #17V429000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #18V018000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #15V451000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #10V051000

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Mazda CX-9

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Power Train

Air Bags

Engine

Suspension

Vehicle Speed Control

Structure

Engine And Engine Cooling

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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2010 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Mazda CX-9 has 6 recalls and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda CX-9 have?

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-9?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Mazda CX-9 are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Air Bags, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2010 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Mazda CX-9 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-9 are: 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.