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2015 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 35 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Mazda CX-9

The 2015 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2015 Mazda CX-9

The 2015 Mazda CX-9 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
35
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Mazda CX-9 (2)

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 #16V203000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Mazda CX-9

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
11
Unknown Or Other
7
Power Train
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Service Brakes
2
Air Bags
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Electrical System
1
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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 194 complaints 2011 169 complaints 2012 221 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 54 complaints 2015 35 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 59 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 50 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2015 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Mazda CX-9 has 2 recalls and 35 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-9 have?
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 has 2 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 2015 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Mazda CX-9 are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2015, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 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.