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Model Year Problem Record

Mazda CX-9 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Mazda CX-9: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

170Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes99 complaints

99 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V429000, 18V717000, 19V782000.

Engine15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V451000.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V451000Reported July 20, 2015 - 193,484 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 193,484 vehicles across all affected models.

17V429000Reported June 29, 2017 - 205,377 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 205,377 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V717000Reported October 12, 2018 - 155,436 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 155,436 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V782000Reported October 31, 2019 - 69,879 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 69,879 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE14005Opened February 10, 2014 - Closed June 26, 2014

Brake Booster Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15022Opened June 9, 2015 - Closed August 20, 2015

Lower ball joint separation. Resulted in recall campaign 15V451000.

PE19006Opened May 2, 2019 - Closed January 15, 2021

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19006Opened May 2, 2019 - Closed January 15, 2021

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19006Opened May 2, 2019 - Closed January 15, 2021

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20111
20123
20139
201420
201527
201630
201720
201816
201917
202010
20216
20222
20232
20242
20253
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.