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2020 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 17 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 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2020 Mazda CX-9

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
17
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2020 Mazda CX-9?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Mazda CX-9 (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V750000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Mazda CX-9

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
4
Engine
3
Power Train
2
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Back Over Prevention
1
Tires
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Service Brakes
1
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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 54 complaints 2015 35 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 59 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 50 complaints 2020 17 complaints 2021 33 complaints 2022 9 complaints 2023 10 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 has 1 recall and 17 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have?
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Mazda CX-9 are: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2018.
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.