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Mazda CX-9 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,331 owner complaints on the Mazda CX-9 from 663 production runs; the worst run has 8, the typical one 2.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,331 complaints · 663 runs · 2007–2023 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported CX-9 run is JM3TB2MA2A0 (2010 builds) with 8 complaints, 4× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 28% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 3.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for CX-9 model years 2007–2021.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda CX-9 has 663 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 3% of every CX-9 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mazda CX-9 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JM3TB2MA2A0••••••20108——
JM3TB3MV4A0••••••20108——
JM3TB3CV0B0••••••20117——
JM3TB3MV5A0••••••20107——
JM3TCBCY8J0••••••201871—
JM3TB2MA6A0••••••20107——
JM3TB3CV7B0••••••20117——
JM3TB28A680••••••200871—
JM3TCBDY7M0••••••202171—
JM3TB38V180••••••20087——
JM3TB3MV1A0••••••20107——
JM3TB38A280••••••20086——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 651 CX-9 runs has 6 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 70 CX-9 VINs so far, most often 2021, 2019, 2020 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mazda CX-9 the gap between build years is 3.3×: a 2008 car draws 3.9 complaints per run, a 2015 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Mazda CX-9 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20231.313103
2022110101
20211.939217
20201.319151
20191.752311
20182.4127544
20171.76035—
20161.996512
20151.235291
20141.352401
20131.565423
20122.1199978
20111.8144826
20103.4149443
20091.755332
20083.91584110
20071.858331
ROWS 17·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2008 at 3.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Mazda CX-9 owners report: Service Brakes, 388 of 1,331 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mazda CX-9 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Service Brakes38821—
Engine34432
Power Train14936
Suspension1327—
Air Bags13016—
Unknown Or Other1174—
Electrical System7914
Steering566—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on the Mazda CX-9; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mazda CX-9 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V451000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint2007–2014
18V717000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2010–2015
19V782000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2007–2012
17V429000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2007–2011
17V457000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2007–2012
16V203000Steering2013–2015
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

15V451000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2007: 8 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 1,331 reports on the Mazda CX-9, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Mazda CX-9 — complaint severity
OutcomeMazda CX-9All vehicles
Complaints filed1,3311,115,966
Involved a crash54 (4.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire10 (0.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported3458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mazda CX-9 share of that is 1,331 complaints over 663 runs, 0.12% of everything on record.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mazda CX-9 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,331 NHTSA complaints from 663 CX-9 runs and 14 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which CX-9 production run has the most complaints?

JM3TB2MA2A0, a 2010 build, with 8 complaints. The typical CX-9 run has 2.

Which CX-9 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 3.9 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.

How many CX-9 complaints involve a crash?

4.1% of 1,331 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 10 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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