2017 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

78 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 25/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports.

78Complaints
25/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Typical

Where 2017 sits among all CX-9 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 43 complaints (55%)
“Coolant Leak at Cylinder head. There is a known TBS01-013/21 They refused to pay for any of the cost to replace the engine. My out of pocket cost was $10K.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 CX-9
Other 9 complaints (12%)
Fuel system 6 complaints (8%)
Suspension 4 complaints (5%)
Transmission & drivetrain 4 complaints (5%)
Driver assistance 3 complaints (4%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9.

Technical service bulletins

512 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2017 CX-9 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2018peak 25 in 20232026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

The 2017 Mazda CX-9 drew 78 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 25/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).

What are the most common 2017 Mazda CX-9 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2017 Mazda CX-9 are engine (43 complaints), other (9), and fuel system (6).

Does the 2017 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-9. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.