2016 Mazda CX-9
2016 model shown · Photo: TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0

Midsize SUVs · TC generation

2022 Mazda CX-9: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 76 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,363 to own, including $2,337 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Mazda CX-9.

Reliability

76/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,337

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

23 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$25,591

$22,520 – $28,662, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

11

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,072
Transmission & drivetrain$583
Electrical system$153
Driver-assist & stability$133
Body, glass & interior$122
Steering$77

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Before you buy

These links go to independent sites. We don't earn anything from them.

Other years of the Mazda CX-9

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (26/100).

YearReliability
202373/100
202276/100
202145/100
202075/100
201955/100
201826/100
201753/100
201635/100
2015Not rated yet

Questions people ask

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-9 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 76 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

It scores 76 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,337 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2022 Mazda CX-9 cost to own?

About $16,363 over 5 years: $5,156 in lost value, $2,337 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,591 today.

What are the best years of the Mazda CX-9?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (26/100).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have?

None on record with NHTSA.