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2011 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 169 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Mazda CX-9

The 2011 Mazda CX-9 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
169
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Mazda CX-9 (4)

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 #15V451000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Mazda CX-9

Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
91
Power Train
21
Air Bags
18
Suspension
7
Engine
7
Electrical System
4
Steering
4
Unknown Or Other
4
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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 194 complaints 2011 169 complaints 2012 221 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 54 complaints 2015 35 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2011 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Mazda CX-9 has 4 recalls and 169 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Mazda CX-9 have?
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 has 4 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 2011 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Mazda CX-9 are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Air Bags, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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: 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012.
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.