Midsize SUVs · TC generation
Fair Below average
It scores 26 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,768 to own, including $5,441 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Mazda CX-9.
Reliability
26/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,441
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
24 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$18,992
$16,713 – $21,271, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
128
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles. The wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable the passenger frontal air bag, turn signals, and/or engine starting system.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (26/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 73/100 |
| 2022 | 76/100 |
| 2021 | 45/100 |
| 2020 | 75/100 |
| 2019 | 55/100 |
| 2018 | 26/100 |
| 2017 | 53/100 |
| 2016 | 35/100 |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Not especially. It scores 26 out of 100, below average for midsize SUVs; the 2020, 2022 and 2023 scored better.
It scores 26 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,441 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,768 over 5 years: $3,827 in lost value, $5,441 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,992 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (26/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.