2015 MAZDA CX-9 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
45
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
The 2015 MAZDA CX-9 has received a total of 45 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, STEERING. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (17 complaints), Unknown Or Other (9 complaints), and Power Train (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9, potentially affecting up to 156,014 vehicles.
Recall 18V717000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 155,436 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V203000 — STEERING
| 578 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
45 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My Mazda has been serviced regularly, in fact my next oil change isn't for 2,000 more miles. I was driving when I heard this weird noise. I looked at the dash and the oil light was flashing and the temperature was over heating. I could also feel the vehicle getting sluggish. I pulled over on the interstate. All the lights were on by this time. I popped the hood and there wasn't any coolant in the resivour anymore. I let the car cool down and I added some water as I was 1 mile from the exit where there was a gas station. I had to baby the car to the exit and shut it off whenever it got hot. The oil was full and seemed overfull even..... Mechanic is guessing the coolant leaked if the engine.... I was stranded for hours with 4 children...
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 Touring with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (CEL) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in October of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before the light actually came on, I had already felt the vehicle shaking, and also noticed the acceleration was sluggish. In the blink of an eye, the CEL came on and started flashing. After that point, the CEL stayed on. I was able to get to my destination safely. We took the vehicle to a shop, and told the mechanics the issue, but they could not re-create what happened. We stopped driving the vehicle as much after this first encounter. A couple of months later, the issue still persisted, and we took it to another shop. They changed the spark plugs, and the vehicle had been driving CEL-free for several months. Recently, we were going to take the vehicle out for a drive, and noticed the vehicle shaking (before the CEL officially came on) again. The CEL flashed and came on. As of this moment, the CEL pops up and stays on when starting the vehicle. I put in a code reader, and the code that came up was “PO304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected.” We are figuring out what our next plan(s) is/are with the vehicle. I looked at some forums for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 Generation, and I noticed that someone mentioned that there was an issue with the injector pigtail wire (one of the fuel injectors). They also mentioned spark plugs and coil plugs. But they still had an issue and it seemed to be not resolved. I'm wondering if this issue could have a direct or indirect connection with the Takata Airbag recall that was issued on August 13th, 2024 with a "Do Not Drive" alert.
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 Touring with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (CEL) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in October of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before the light actually came on, I had already felt the vehicle shaking, and also noticed the acceleration was sluggish. In the blink of an eye, the CEL came on and started flashing. After that point, the CEL stayed on. I was able to get to my destination safely. We took the vehicle to a shop, and told the mechanics the issue, but they could not re-create what happened. We stopped driving the vehicle as much after this first encounter. A couple of months later, the issue still persisted, and we took it to another shop. They changed the spark plugs, and the vehicle had been driving CEL-free for several months. Recently, we were going to take the vehicle out for a drive, and noticed the vehicle shaking (before the CEL officially came on) again. The CEL flashed and came on. As of this moment, the CEL pops up and stays on when starting the vehicle. I put in a code reader, and the code that came up was “PO304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected.” We are figuring out what our next plan(s) is/are with the vehicle. I looked at some forums for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 Generation, and I noticed that someone mentioned that there was an issue with the injector pigtail wire (one of the fuel injectors). They also mentioned spark plugs and coil plugs. But they still had an issue and it seemed to be not resolved. I'm wondering if this issue could have a direct or indirect connection with the Takata Airbag recall that was issued on August 13th, 2024 with a "Do Not Drive" alert.
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 Touring with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (CEL) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in October of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before the light actually came on, I had already felt the vehicle shaking, and also noticed the acceleration was sluggish. In the blink of an eye, the CEL came on and started flashing. After that point, the CEL stayed on. I was able to get to my destination safely. We took the vehicle to a shop, and told the mechanics the issue, but they could not re-create what happened. We stopped driving the vehicle as much after this first encounter. A couple of months later, the issue still persisted, and we took it to another shop. They changed the spark plugs, and the vehicle had been driving CEL-free for several months. Recently, we were going to take the vehicle out for a drive, and noticed the vehicle shaking (before the CEL officially came on) again. The CEL flashed and came on. As of this moment, the CEL pops up and stays on when starting the vehicle. I put in a code reader, and the code that came up was “PO304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected.” We are figuring out what our next plan(s) is/are with the vehicle. I looked at some forums for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 Generation, and I noticed that someone mentioned that there was an issue with the injector pigtail wire (one of the fuel injectors). They also mentioned spark plugs and coil plugs. But they still had an issue and it seemed to be not resolved. I'm wondering if this issue could have a direct or indirect connection with the Takata Airbag recall that was issued on August 13th, 2024 with a "Do Not Drive" alert.
2015 transmission problem Mazda dealership unable to affect because transmissions are no longer made for my model
Safety Rating for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
The 2015 MAZDA CX-9 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-003-23 — SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to...
MT-004-21 — EQUIPMENT
NAVIGATION UPDATES FOR TOMTOM NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Some customers may request updates for their vehicle's navigation system. Refer customers to Mazdausa.com.
SA-033-18 — EQUIPMENT
NO GPS AFTER TOMTOM NAVIGATION ACCESSORY INSTALLATION: When not equipped with TomTom navigation from the factory, the GPS antenna plugs into the handsfree (Bluetooth) unit. When adding TomTom navigation, the cable must be unplugged from the HF unit and plugged into the jumper harness that leads to the navi unit.
09018173351 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature. When you encounter a customer with this concern, first verify the condition when the customer noticed this symptom. If the condition is similar to the following...
SSP92 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In relation to on-going warranty extension program SSP92 (effective from April 2014), which extended the warranty coverage for power transfer unit (PTU) replacement on certain 2010-2014 CX-9 vehicles with AWD, Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to additionally include certain 2014-2015 CX-9 vehicles in this SSP92.The warranty coverage for specific repair...
SSP92 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In relation to on-going warranty extension program SSP92 (effective from April 2014), which extended the warranty coverage for power transfer unit (PTU) replacement on certain 2010-2014 CX-9 vehicles with AWD, Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to additionally include certain 2014-2015 CX-9 vehicles in this SSP92.The warranty coverage for specific repair...
09-017-17 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Audio, navigation and phone concerns with Mazda connect Infotainment system. All Mazda connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of...
09-009-17-3302 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some vehicles may exhibit navigation unit that cannot read out SMS (Short Messages Service) or does not operate properly after reading SMS. These concerns may be caused by problems with the Bluetooth Unit software.
09-030-16-3204 — EQUIPMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TOUCH SCREEN THAT LOCKS UP (BLACK SCREEN) OR DOES NOT RESPOND. HOWEVER, IN EITHER CASE THE AUDIO SOUND IS NORMAL. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE AUDIO UNIT. THE PRODUCTION PROCESS AT THE AUDIO SUP-PLIER HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO ELIMINATE...
0100816 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine Coolant Leak from lower radiator hose Some vehicles may exhibit an engine coolant leak (A) between the lower radiator hose (B) and the thermostat housing ©
Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 MAZDA CX-9
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA CX-9
- 2010 MAZDA CX-9 — 192 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA CX-9 — 207 complaints
- 2012 MAZDA CX-9 — 263 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA CX-9 — 77 complaints
- 2014 MAZDA CX-9 — 73 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA CX-9 (current)
- 2016 MAZDA CX-9 — 140 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA CX-9 — 76 complaints
- 2018 MAZDA CX-9 — 158 complaints
- 2019 MAZDA CX-9 — 69 complaints
- 2020 MAZDA CX-9 — 21 complaints
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