CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mazda CX-9 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (139 reports).
2012 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 Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.
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 2012 Mazda CX-9 problems
Problem areas named in the 221 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 139 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
What owners report
While drive i feel like there is sticking something below the car when i am accelerating. And the acceleration became hard. Also i heard a weird noise at that time. Then a saw a leakage below my car.
My driver and passenger side curtain airbags randomly deployed without a collision. Thankfully I was at a stop sign when this happened. If it happened while I was driving, Iâm sure I would have wrecked and could possibly be dead. It was loud! I thought Iâd been shot or that Iâd driven over a bomb. We did take the car to someone thatâs certified in airbags and it was stated that this was due to a manufacturerâs defect. I also have lots of pictures. There was no warning when the airbags deployed. Mazda is refusing any responsibility due to the car being outside of the warranty.
Ball joints replaced due to tear in both rubber covers and driver side ball joint very loose. Was previously repaired in July 2015 under recall Number: 15V451000.
I was driving normally when I started sowing down and noticed the brakes were harder to push. I finally stopped just before almost rear-ending a vehicle in front of me. It turns out the brake booster, a known problem that was not communicated to me a few years ago, failed and makes braking the vehicle harder, increases distance, and makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. The problem has been reproduced via a diagnostic test at Mazda of Gladstone dealership on 9/27/23. The dealership has been the only people who have inspected the issue. There were no warning signs, no warning lights, nothing. It was scary because I didn't think my vehicle was going to stop. It's completely dangerous. I h
The water pump suddenly started leaking and the mechanics I talk to said this is a very common problem with this vehicle and type of engine. Sounds like owners are left to foot the bill for this costly and difficult repair of a defective product. Hopefully more owners come forward and report their experience in this regard
2012 Mazda CX-9 questions
Does the 2012 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Mazda CX-9: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; 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 2012 Mazda CX-9?
Based on 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (139), Engine (25), Air Bags (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.