CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mazda CX-9 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (97 reports).
2011 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 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 2011 Mazda CX-9 problems
Problem areas named in the 171 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 97 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Mazda CX-9. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 109,000. A mileage discrepancy was discovered when a Been Verified report indicated that the mileage was 294,000 in 2024. The contact stated that the seller informed him that she and her fiancé had replaced the cluster gauge.
The front driver-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural failure and sheared completely apart while moving. This vehicle was previously serviced under Safety Recall Campaign 15V451000 / Mazda Recall 8515G for this exact defect. The recall remedy part failed a second time, collapsing the front wheel assembly, ripping the CV axle completely out of the transmission casing, causing a hazardous transmission fluid spill, and leaving the vehicle stranded and immobilized in the middle of a live roadway in the dark
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle at a slow speed in the driveway, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, lurched forward, and crashed into a tree before coming to a stop. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle during the sudden unintended acceleration. During the failure the vehicle sustained front end damages, but no air bags had deployed. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that twice in the day before the unintended acceleration, the vehicle jerked forward in traffic however, the contact attributed the issue to the brake pedal not being firmly d
While driving the side airbags exploded and I had to stop in the middle of the street, get vehicle towed to mazda dealer in Alpharetta, GA Now, im without a vehicle. What do I do now?
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the contact lost control of the vehicle, and the front driver's side suspension lowered to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the subframe was severely rusted, causing the control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
2011 Mazda CX-9 questions
Does the 2011 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Mazda CX-9: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; 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 2011 Mazda CX-9?
Based on 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (97), Power Train (26), Air Bags (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.