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Mazda CX-9: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
12 complaints · 0 recalls
9 complaints · 0 recalls
34 complaints · 1 recalls
19 complaints · 1 recalls
51 complaints · 2 recalls
124 complaints · 2 recalls
61 complaints · 0 recalls
99 complaints · 0 recalls
35 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
54 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
68 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
221 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
170 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2017?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Mazda CX-9’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Mazda CX-9 head-to-head →