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2019 Mazda CX-9

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Owner complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-9 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 61.

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  • Engine. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

53 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2022
Electrical System

2019 Mazda CX-9 GT Infotainment Screen is spidering / cracking in the upper right-hand corner making it difficult to see information on the screen. This appears to be an ongoing problem with the design / components of the infotainment screen. I note a May 2020 TSB / Dealer Notification campaign which extended the warranty covera…

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2019 Mazda CX-9 GT Infotainment Screen is spidering / cracking in the upper right-hand corner making it difficult to see information on the screen. This appears to be an ongoing problem with the design / components of the infotainment screen. I note a May 2020 TSB / Dealer Notification campaign which extended the warranty coverage period to 7 years for this exact same issue in 2016-2017 model year CX-9s. The 2019 model year cars have the exact same problem and Mazda is not covering the issue.

NHTSA ODI #11481981

61,000 miles · Aug 3, 2022
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a red light the dash board warning lights suddenly activated and illuminated and while driving the vehicle would not properly accelerate. Shortly after parking in the driveway and exiting the vehicle moments later flames and smoke was pre…

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The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a red light the dash board warning lights suddenly activated and illuminated and while driving the vehicle would not properly accelerate. Shortly after parking in the driveway and exiting the vehicle moments later flames and smoke was present coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The husband used water to extinguish the flames and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. During the incident no injuries were reported and no fire or police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined and no repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 61,000.

NHTSA ODI #11477407

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

Hi, I have a 2019 Mazda CX-9. It is a certified pre-owned vehicle we purchased in October 2020. Upon going out to our car yesterday, June 12th, 20212, I noticed that the top left of the center console screen appeared to be damaged. I was perplexed because the car was locked and it wasn't there previously. As I touched the sc…

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Hi, I have a 2019 Mazda CX-9. It is a certified pre-owned vehicle we purchased in October 2020. Upon going out to our car yesterday, June 12th, 20212, I noticed that the top left of the center console screen appeared to be damaged. I was perplexed because the car was locked and it wasn't there previously. As I touched the screen, I realized that cracks/peeling were all internal within the screen. I immediately decided to Google the issue to see if others have had similar experiences, and I found dozens and dozens of examples. Separately, there is a safety alert on the issue from Mazda (see here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10134920-9999.pdf). Additionally, the issue has gotten so bad that Mazda has issued a warranty extension for this specific problem (see here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176061-0001.pdf). The extension only is covering cars made through 4/29/17, and ours was made after that so is not formally covered at the moment. I called Mazda customer service, where both my cars are formally registered, to discuss the issue. They told me the best they could offer was for me to take it to a dealer, have the dealer attempt to have it covered under warranty, and Mazda corporate warranty will respond, but their response is final. If they say it's not covered, there is no debating it. As you can see from the picture, this is the exact issue that is currently being covered free of charge in earlier models. A recall should be issued or Mazda should be directed to expand this to later models since this is clearly not limited to the years they currently have listed. See the picture attached and the links above. Thank you

NHTSA ODI #11469053

Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2022
Suspension

The front end especially on the drivers side front suspension. The noise seems to be coming from the control arms and ball joints area. I have reported this to the dealership many times since purchasing the vehicle new. They continue to say that there is no issue but the noise is not going away. I believe it is associated with t…

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The front end especially on the drivers side front suspension. The noise seems to be coming from the control arms and ball joints area. I have reported this to the dealership many times since purchasing the vehicle new. They continue to say that there is no issue but the noise is not going away. I believe it is associated with this TSB but no recall has been made. I am very concerned as the steering feels looser than usual and may cause an accident. TSB 10170655 - DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following noises from the front suspension: 1. A creaking noise from under the front of the vehicle (front lower arm bushing) when driving over bumps at approximate 12 - 25 mph (20 - 40 Km/h). The noise occurs when the road surface is wet or after the vehicle has been washed. The noise becomes more noticeable as the bumps get higher. The creaking noise is caused by the front lower arm bushing (A) making a stick-slip noise during wet road conditions. 2. A clunking noise from the front coil spring when driving over bumps. The clunking noise is due to stick- slip between the front strut bearing (B) and the coil spring (C). 3. A popping noise from the bump stopper (D) when driving through gutters.

NHTSA ODI #11449850

Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2022
Electrical System

multiple batteries replaced, after sitting for 24 hours the vehicle will not start. Believed to be the power liftgate module

NHTSA ODI #11448619

25,000 miles · Aug 13, 2021
Engine

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ODI #11428967

400 miles · Jan 26, 2021
Unknown Or Other

UNABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE BACKUP CAMERA WHEN RAINING. IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

NHTSA ODI #11390056

40,000 miles · Nov 23, 2020
Forward Collision AvoidanceUnknown Or Other

MAZDA SMART BRAKING SYSTEM, FRONT RADAR WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AFTER CAR IS STARTED. WINDSHIELD AND FRONT EMBLEM IS CLEAN. NO INTENSE HEAT. COMES ON EVERY TIME WHEN STARTED. WILL NOT ALLOW CRUISE CONTROL TO BE SET. SOMETIMES A FUNNY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL WHEN APPLIED BUT DOES NOT BRAKE BY ITSELF....YET. THERE HAVE BEEN TSBS ON EARLI…

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MAZDA SMART BRAKING SYSTEM, FRONT RADAR WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AFTER CAR IS STARTED. WINDSHIELD AND FRONT EMBLEM IS CLEAN. NO INTENSE HEAT. COMES ON EVERY TIME WHEN STARTED. WILL NOT ALLOW CRUISE CONTROL TO BE SET. SOMETIMES A FUNNY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL WHEN APPLIED BUT DOES NOT BRAKE BY ITSELF....YET. THERE HAVE BEEN TSBS ON EARLIER MODELS WITH A REPLACEMENT FRONT CAMERA(FSC) FIX. MY CAR DOES HAVE THE 'NEW' CAMERA BUT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI #11375991

15,000 miles · Jun 15, 2020
StructureUnknown Or Other

SOUL RED METALLIC PAINT EXCESSIVE CHIPPING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11329069

29,250 miles · Jun 14, 2020
Structure

2019 MAZDA CX-9 SOUL RED, PAINT CHIPPING UNDER 30,000 MILES. NORMAL CAR DRIVING THIS SHOULD NOT CHIP. NOT SURE IF THEIR IS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT.

NHTSA ODI #11328732

Official recalls

2

21V875000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Nov 12, 2021

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

19V770000 · Tires:tread/belt

Oct 28, 2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tire serial numbers, replacing the tires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4019J.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.