2017 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 11, 2026 · 61 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CX-9 years
About as many complaints as other years 9th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-9. That ranks 9th out of 17 CX-9 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (43 complaints, 70%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mazda CX-9
Mazda_CX-9_(TC) in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Mazda CX-9 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine43
Unknown or Other9 · ~40,069 mi
Fuel/propulsion System6
Power Train4 · ~33,500 mi
Suspension4 · ~28,750 mi
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Steering2
Wheels2 · ~48,750 mi
Back Over Prevention1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine4370%———
Unknown or Other915%40,069——
Fuel/propulsion System610%———
Power Train47%33,500——
Suspension47%28,750——
Electrical System23%———
Forward Collision Avoidance23%———
Steering23%———
Wheels23%48,750——
Back Over Prevention12%———
Seats12%64,000——
Structure12%64,000——
Visibility12%17,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 19 complaints
2018: 2201822019: 1201912020: 1202012021: 4202142022: 112022112023: 192023192024: 162024162025: 5202552026: 220262

n = 61 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Mazda CX-9 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

this is covered under csp11. the problem is my car is a 2017 and they only allow a warranty up to 120,000 miles mine is at 158000 and they will not fix the problem now even thought we just started having problems.

Engine · received Jun 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743458

Engine running rough. Check Engine Light illumination. Difficulty starting or a no-start condition. Noticeable loss of power during acceleration Check engine light P0192

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742350

The car was jump start due to a bad battery it cold and the light was left on. Right after the jump start a check engine light can on. When I put the vehicle in drive to turn the steering wheel it violently snapped bad and broken one of my finger nail. I tried aging in disbelief it happened aging…

Steering · received Dec 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11704433

I took our vehicle into Mazda due to a coolant leak that could not be located. It had my wife stranded due to the vehicle overheating. Everything lined up with CSP11. The dealership is now stating that the vehicle has a blown gasket and needs an engine replacement. This is the issue covered by…

Engine · received Sep 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11688886

My infotainment screen goes black 10-12 times a year, and therefore I lose access to my backup cameras. I have to turn the car off, and then back on, in order for the screen to function again. This has been happening for the full 8 years I have owned the car. I also have video of this happening…

Back Over Prevention · received Jul 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11674499

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-9?

Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 43 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Mazda CX-9?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Mazda CX-9 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-9 model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.