Mazda · CX-9 · 2022
2022 Mazda CX-9
0
Recalls
9
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 has no recalls and 9 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: structure (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is structure with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Mazda CX-9 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 9 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are structure (2), visibility/wiper (1), forward collision avoidance (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Mazda CX-9
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 9
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
9 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 injuryMar 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that the vehicle was being operated with the front driver's side seat warmer activated to the highest heat level. After driving for several hours, the vehicle was parked. While exiting the vehicle, the contact experienced pai...
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STRUCTURE
Jan 28, 2026
I am reporting a safety concern involving multiple loose windshield header bolts and cowl panel fasteners on my 2022 Mazda CX-9. The issue was discovered on 1/28/26 at approximately 44,000 miles. Several bolts securing the windshield header and cowl panel area were found loose. ...
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STRUCTURE
Aug 13, 2025
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a potential safety issue with my 2022 Mazda CX-9, which is a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle under limited warranty until March 2026 and powertrain warranty until March 2029. It has 36,000 miles on it. Recently, I noticed ...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 25, 2025
The windshield wiper sprayers don't work properly when it gets significantly below freezing. This is incredibly dangerous on highways where it snows and the roads are salted, allowing for the snow to be thrown up as mud. This ends up in the windshield wipers just spreading mud al...
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SERVICE BRAKES
CRASH1 injuryDec 30, 2024
My wife has a cold. She picked it up during several uncomfortable hours in the emergency room. Our driveway is on a bit of a slope. She stopped the car, put it in park (she thought), turned off the engine, and got out. Something in the dashboard compartment had blocked the shift ...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 1, 2023
When driving with adaptive cruise control engaged I have had multiple incidents where the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking engages when there is no vehicle in front of me. Similarly, with adaptive cruise control engaged and approaching a red light, I ha...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 25, 2023
While driving on the highway, my car was struck by lightning. Please see attached PDF for details.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 1, 2022
Concern is still present. The vehicle vibrates the entire chassis at highway speeds. Mazda states it’s normal but it may vibrate other components loose which could cause an accident. The issue is in the drivetrain
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
Jul 21, 2022
1.Instrument cluster panel brightness does not adjust either too dim or too bright Mazda dealer stated no failures were found twice same responded. 2. Lane Keep Assist this feature never worked even on the straight road since I bought July 2022. Mazda doesn't have a capab...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2022 Mazda models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have?
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
NHTSA has received 9 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Mazda CX-9.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda CX-9?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 are structure (2 reports), visibility/wiper (1 reports), forward collision avoidance (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Mazda CX-9. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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