2010 Mazda CX-9 power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Mazda CX-9 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had engine failure with a complete loss of power and a shuttering of the steering wheel while pulling into a parking lot and going less than 30 miles per hour. The temperature gauze went from cold to hot suddenly. There were no leaks of coolant or oil and no signs that the engine was out of water…”
filed Apr 9, 2022
“The AWD system failed leaving the car dangerous to drive in rain and snowy weather. Car is still stuck in my driveway as the front wheels are spinning and no power to the rear wheels. My Mother's AWD with similar M+S tires drove out with no problems. Waiting for the snow to melt to be able to take…”
filed Jan 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other CX-9 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CX-9 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 CX-9 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 CX-9 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 CX-9 | 13 | 10% |
| 2017 CX-9 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 CX-9 | 9 | 9% |
| 2015 CX-9 | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 CX-9 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 CX-9 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 CX-9 | 18 | 8% |
| 2011 CX-9 | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 CX-9 | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mazda CX-9
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.