2023 Mazda CX-9 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

17 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Mazda CX-9, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

17Complaints
12/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2023 sits among all CX-9 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 6 complaints (35%)
Driver assistance 3 complaints (18%)
Steering 2 complaints (12%)
Brakes & stability 2 complaints (12%)
Airbags 1 complaints (6%)
Body & structure 1 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-9.

Technical service bulletins

214 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-9. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2023 CX-9 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

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

2023peak 6 in 20232026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

The 2023 Mazda CX-9 drew 17 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).

What are the most common 2023 Mazda CX-9 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Mazda CX-9 are other (6 complaints), driver assistance (3), and steering (2).

Does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 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.