CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Mazda CX-9 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (88 reports).
2010 Mazda CX-9 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles was previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement uses the same design.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
Certain Mazda vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Front Ball Joint Can Corrode and Lower Arm May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Water can leak into the front suspension ball joint fitting and cause the joint to corrode over time.
Most common 2010 Mazda CX-9 problems
Problem areas named in the 195 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 88 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
What owners report
The break booster went out without any warning or indicators while driving almost resulting in a collision. There are no warning lights on the dashboard.
Front suspension broke while my husband was driving back from a fire as he is a volunteer firefighter. He states car did not have any lights on dash to report there was a problem. The next thing he knew he heard a loud squealing noise and lost control of the vehicle taking him off road in a small ditch. As the axle broke it went upward and hit both belts and shredded them. He was not able to move or drive the car at all. I am the owner of this vehicle had I been driving I would have totaled and crashed,also I do have A [XXX] son I drive to school most days. Thank goodness my husband is a heck of a driver. I have contacted the Mazda manufacturer and they are stating that the vehicle was alre
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-9. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V782000 (Air Bags). The contact called the dealer and was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stopped driving the vehicle due to the recall. The contact attempted to call the dealer for an alternative mode of transporting the vehicle to the dealer, but the calls were not returned. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Driver side Lower control arm fail off from the ball joint
Stiff brake pedal , more effort to stop and longer distant to stop.
2010 Mazda CX-9 questions
Does the 2010 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2010 Mazda CX-9: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Ball Joint Can Corrode and Lower Arm May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-9?
Based on 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (88), Power Train (23), Engine (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mazda CX-9 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.