KnownCarProblems2015 Mazda CX-9 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda CX-9, most often about the engine (51% of complaints, typically around 84,500 miles). It is 14th of 17 CX-9 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Mazda CX-9 problems
Engine
18 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
Code p0016 came up one day prior to engine failure. 30 miles after check engine line came up loss power. Upon inspection water pump failure at 85000 miles. Engine most likely toasted
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-9. While driving 68-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, smoke was detected from the engine and the check engine, battery, and oil warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the water pump blew up and coolant entered the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 26%I purchased the car new on september 18,2015. Having the car for 3 months I have been at the service department 3 times. I got home the first day and the belt was not registering and was making noise when I had it on. The last 2 times I continue to hear noise coming from the car. The noise is heard from underneath and…
While driving my 2015 Mazda CX-9 on a very busy interstate, the check engine light appeared on the driver panel. I was traveling with my very young children, ages 4 and 20 months. Approximately 10 miles later, I started hearing a rattling sound under the hood. Shortly thereafter, my car stalled out as I entered my…
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%We have 2015 Mazda CX-9 with 8400 miles that has a leak on the break master cylinder. Which the dealership was denying to be a leak because they saw an old dry debris on top of the fluid depot. But have it checked to an outside mechanic because we've been having a shimmy problem when braking for moths and they still…
The front brakes make a grinding noise when repeatedly applying the brakes when going downhill or slowing repeatedly from speeds of 65 or so. I believe the brake parts become hot and create something google searches call "judder". I have had the steering will start shaking as well. After repeated requests to Mazda…
Transmission
3 complaints · 9%I was driving into the highway and my vehicle just shut off. I was in the car with my children and I was scared that we were going to be rear ended. I had my mechanic look at the car and he advised me that the water pump leaked and the coolant leaked into the oil. Iâm having another mechanic provide me with an…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Mazda CX-9 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began november 9, 2018. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317f.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 mazda cx-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, unless covered in "zone a," mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 mazda6, 2011-2012 cx-7, and 2011-2015 cx-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, west virginia and the district of columbia, or "zone b." additionally, unless covered in zone a or zone b, mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 mazda6, 2010-2012 cx-7, and 2010-2015 cx-9 vehicles eve
Steering
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 20, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316d.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 cx-3 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2015, to december 2, 2015, 2013-2014 mazda2 vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to august 8, 2014, 2014-2016 cx-5 vehicles manufactured january 19, 2013, to december 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 cx-9 vehicles manufactured december 6, 2012, to july 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Mazda CX-9
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX-9?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints); brakes (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-9 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 12, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Mazda CX-9?
- It is 14th of 17 CX-9 model years by number of complaints, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.