2010 Mazda CX-9 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2010 Mazda CX-9 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 193
- 27 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 72 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,657
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
-3
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2008-2012
-70
median 263 complaints in 666 records
Top component share
37%
Service Brakes: 72 complaints
What owners report fails — 2010 Mazda CX-9
- SERVICE BRAKES 72
- POWER TRAIN 21
- ENGINE 17
- SUSPENSION 14
- AIR BAGS 12
6 recalls on record for the 2010 Mazda CX-9
- NHTSA 19V782000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 18V717000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 18V018000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V429000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 15V451000 · 2015 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2010 Mazda CX-9 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
NHTSA has 193 consumer complaints on record for the 2010 Mazda CX-9 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (72 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2010 Mazda CX-9 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-9?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (72), power train (21), engine (17), suspension (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2010 Mazda CX-9?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.