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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-MAZDA-CX-9 / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Mazda CX-9 owner complaints

50 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

engine 5 complaints shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561805.0

The car has only 41k miles on it and the engine warning light came on. I had the car towed to Mazda and now it won’t start and it needs a new engine. (Which is on back order for months). It is covered under the powertrain warranty but does me no good if I’m without a vehicle, and making car payments on a vehicle that isn’t running.

09/30/2025 ODI #11690498.0

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ANSWER: Engine failure due to overheating. 2. safety & indicators: ANSWER: During evening rush hour traffic on a 3 lane highway my car went into a form of engine power saving mode while i had children in the vehicle; this was almost catastrophic form my family and the other vehicles around me. there was NO warning. there were no previous issues with my vehicle, this was unexpected. 3. technician review: this is a known issue with no warning: The technician inspected your vehicle and found a concerning issue with the engine overheating. They scanned the vehicle and found a trouble code P111A, indicating the engine coolant reached a temperature of 251.6 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing the en

08/31/2023 ODI #11541917.0

The engine is leaking coolant i will be putting a 3rd motor in this car due to other 2 motor also have a coolant leaking and running hot i have contact mazda and would not stand behind there car

08/13/2021 25,000 mi ODI #11428967.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

06/29/2025 ODI #11670073.0

While driving on highway I get a message on my dashboard "High Engine Temperature/Engine Output may be limited" warning message. I pullover and see that the cooland is low. I wait for thee car to cool down and fill with coolant. After 5 minutes of driving, get the same message on dash. I had car towed to Martin Mazda in Delaware. Diagnosis is that I need a new EGR valve and new engine $13,000. How coincidental it has the same symptoms as described in TSB and manifests itself differently and not covered? I even had my vehicle towed to John Kennedy Mazda in Pennsylvania and diagnosis is coolant is leaking into my engine. Too much of a coincidence and I am not the only Mazda owner experiencing this. My car is part of the VIN for the Mazda Powertrain Warranty Extension Technical Service Bulle

other 5 complaints shown

12/06/2023 ODI #11558783.0

Severe spider cracking on infotainment screen - the same as a recall for earlier Mazdas but worse than any of the pictures I've seen online. the entire left edge and both corners on the right side. It started when the weather turned cold in December 2022 and grew throughout the Winter. I'm worried it will continue to grow this Winter.

11/25/2024 Crash ODI #11627211.0

I was backing out of a parking spot while watching the backup camera when I felt a bump as if I hit something but the camera was showing I have enough space to the cars behind me. It turns out the backup camera image was frozen on the display and I had hit a car parked behind my car. Please investigate and make the manufacturer solve problems with the hardware or the software. Make sure the display shows a warning when the camera fails and the vehicle drives backwards. There may be children behind the car. Shifting into park and then into reverse again caused the camera to work correctly.

11/23/2020 40,000 mi ODI #11375991.0

Mazda smart braking system, front radar warning lights come on after car is started. Windshield and front emblem is clean. No intense heat. Comes on every time when started. Will not allow cruise control to be set. Sometimes a funny brake pedal feel when applied but does not brake by itself....yet. There have been tsbs on earlier models with a replacement front camera(fsc) fix. My car does have the 'new' camera but is obviously not functioning properly.

09/27/2022 ODI #11486695.0

*Internal spider cracks on connect center displays. The cracks are internal and cannot be felt by touch. *unable to use gps screen, screen randomly changes sometimes *problem has been confirmed my dealer *mazda has issued a bulletin for the issue but won’t cover full cost of repairs

09/10/2023 ODI #11543662.0

Internal Cracks in Mazda Connect Center Display. There was a "Notification of Warranty Extension Program- Special Service Program (SSP)" dated May 6, 2020.

electrical 4 complaints shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/19/2025 56,199 mi ODI #11706077.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that a State Inspection was performed on the windshield for cracks. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the front windshield wipers turned on independently with the switch in the off position. The contact was unable to turn off the windshield wipers. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the front windshield wipers had turned off. The contact stated that the failure persisted and worsened. The contact stated that occasionally the windshield wipers failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact purchased and replaced a sensor. Upon investigation, the contact

11/14/2019 ODI #11280204.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Mazda cx-9. The contact stated that the vehicle's computer and electrical system failed. The contact stated that the emergency brake did not engage, the lane assist disengaged and steered the vehicle into oncoming traffic and a ditch, and the lane departure feature failed to alert the driver when a vehicle was in their blind spot. The vehicle was taken to bass cars and trucks (4032 west houston harte express way, san angelo, tx 76901, (325)-949-4621) where the dealer updated the computer; however, the vehicle's cameras were not replaced. The repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 100.

08/30/2022 ODI #11481981.0

2019 Mazda CX-9 GT Infotainment Screen is spidering / cracking in the upper right-hand corner making it difficult to see information on the screen. This appears to be an ongoing problem with the design / components of the infotainment screen. I note a May 2020 TSB / Dealer Notification campaign which extended the warranty coverage period to 7 years for this exact same issue in 2016-2017 model year CX-9s. The 2019 model year cars have the exact same problem and Mazda is not covering the issue.

08/03/2022 61,000 mi ODI #11477407.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a red light the dash board warning lights suddenly activated and illuminated and while driving the vehicle would not properly accelerate. Shortly after parking in the driveway and exiting the vehicle moments later flames and smoke was present coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The husband used water to extinguish the flames and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. During the incident no injuries were reported and no fire or police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined and no repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 61,000.

steering 2 complaints shown

10/31/2019 10,600 mi ODI #11277372.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Mazda cx-9. While driving in reverse in order to parallel park the vehicle, the front axle fractured and caused the front driver's side tire to bend inwardly. The vehicle was towed to garden city Mazda (located at 209 north franklin st, hempstead, ny 11550, 516-292-7827) where it was diagnosed that the tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 1/239794329. The approximate failure mileage was 10,600.

09/27/2024 ODI #11616793.0

My 2019 Mazda CX9 when you turn the steering wheel it makes a clicking noise. I brought car to a mechanic and was told there is a loose bolt in steering column. Mazda has a TSB bulletin on this issue TSB# 06-001/24 dated 01/23/2024. When I brought car to Palisades Mazda two other customers on line with me have the same issue. I looked on internet and found alot of people are having the same issue. Mazda is aware of this problem and it is a defect. Mazda is fixing this problem for cars under warranty but charging customers past warranty to replace the complete steering column to fix a loose bolt,

fuel system 1 complaint shown

12/21/2023 62,756 mi ODI #11561308.0

The contact’s husband owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a diagnostic test, she was informed that the head gasket was cracked, and fluids were leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. Additionally, the message “Excessive Engine Temperature - Engine Output Will be Limited" was displayed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,756.

powertrain 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
10/16/2024 ODI #11620217.0

2019 CX-9 GT, 30K miles, in August found coolant leaking under the car. This was 5 months past the warranty (but only 30K miles!). After doing research online, I found this is a massively common issue with all engines from several years encompassing 2019, where the coolant leaks due to a cracked cylinder head. There is a TSB from Mazda, which requires replacement of the engine, once the crack is developed. I immediately called Mazda corporate on 8/15/2024 and opened the case with them. They said they can try to assist, but first I have to take the car to the dealer for diagnosis of the problem. Had to wait 2 weeks, then leave the car, they did a full inspection and confirmed cracked cylinder head. Dealer opened up claim with Mazda (which apparently is separate from the case I made when

body 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
09/21/2022 21,820 mi ODI #11485742.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the interstate, the passenger’s side rear wheel well trim molding detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the contact was informed that the wheel well trim molding would be replaced. The parts were not yet available and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,820.

suspension 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
08/19/2025 ODI #11681737.0

I am reporting a serious safety issue involving a defective suspension part (lower control arm) manufactured by Dorman and purchased from an online auto parts retailer. On October 7, 2024, I ordered a Dorman lower control arm for my vehicle and had it professionally installed on November 7, 2024 at Johnston and Magwood Wheels & Tires. On November 8, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., while I was driving and made a hard brake, I suddenly lost steering control and my front left wheel collapsed. Fortunately, I was the only one in the car and managed to avoid an accident. My vehicle had to be towed to a nearby shop (Kal Tire) and was later sent back to the original shop for further inspection. On November 12, technicians confirmed that the newly installed lower control arm had failed, which

Showing 300 of 50 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Mazda/CX-9#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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