TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VE…
2007 mazda CX-9 airbags problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
ON THE AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER 4TH, 2012 WHILE OPERATING MY MAZDA AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FEARFUL FOR WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SMOKE, I EXITED THE VEHICLE. AS I CLOSED THE DOOR, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. TWO MINUTES LATER, THE HORN SOUNDED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND THEN SHUT OFF. SMOKE CONTI…
TAKATA RECALL -- I HAVE CHECKED TO HAVE THE NEW AIR BAG ON MY PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE. AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN A REPLACEMENT WOULD BE AVAILABLE. SO I AM DRIVING A LETHAL WEAPON WITH NO RECOURSE. IN THE MEANTIME, OUR GOVERNMENT HAS REQUIRED VW TO BUY BACK VEHICLES. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT NOT MAKING SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS ON CARS THAT ARE KILLING PEOPLE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN AUGUST OF 2017. THE DEALER (TASCA FORD MAZDA, 200 FALL RIVER AVE, SEEKONK, MA, 02771) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT WOULD ORDER AND HAVE THEM WITHIN TWO…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 mazda CX-9?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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