2011 Mazda CX-9 vs 2012 Mazda CX-9
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Mazda CX-9 | 2012 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 170 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 294 | 289 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,500 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 97 | 139 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 23 |
| Power Train | 25 | 18 |
| Engine | 15 | 25 |
| Suspension | 8 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11 |
| Steering | 4 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 14 | 17 |
| Stalling | 8 | 21 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2011 Mazda CX-9
2012 Mazda CX-9
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.