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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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82/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2015 Mazda CX-9

The 2015 Mazda CX-9 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
35
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #18V717000
🔧 Steering
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they…
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

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2015 35 complaints 2010 195 complaints 2011 170 complaints 2012 221 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 54 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 61 complaints 2018 128 complaints 2019 53 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2010, 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2014, 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 recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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, 2014, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2010, 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.