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2018 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 128 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Mazda CX-9

The 2018 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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66/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Mazda CX-9

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
128
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Mazda CX-9 (2)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for…
NHTSA #21V875000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
The passenger frontal air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Inoperable turn signals prevent the driver from signaling to other drivers, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4….
NHTSA #19V403000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Mazda CX-9

Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
63
Unknown Or Other
17
Electrical System
13
Power Train
12
Service Brakes
5
Steering
3
Seats
2
Visibility/wiper
2
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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 221 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 54 complaints 2015 35 complaints 2016 99 complaints 2017 61 complaints 2018 128 complaints 2019 53 complaints 2020 19 complaints 2021 40 complaints 2022 11 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2020, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Mazda CX-9 has 2 recall campaigns and 128 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda CX-9 have?
The 2018 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 2018 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Mazda CX-9 are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?
The 2018 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, 2020, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2018.
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.