2013 Mazda CX-9 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 25%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Mazda CX-9, 25% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,950 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering and power breaking suddenly failed while traveling at about 40mph. The check engine light had gone on a few minutes before the car had this incident. With considerable force on the brake I was able to get the car to the side of the road. It was towed to a garage where they told me a 'water line had broke resulting in the engine becoming suddenly filled with coolant'.”
NHTSA complaint #11403483, filed 2021-03, 88,000 miles“The vehicle was being driven at the time on a busy city street. We noticed some noises which was sounding like metal clanking. This became louder immediately in the span of 5mins and the temperature sensor went off on the dashboard. The vehicle was becoming unresponsive to brakes in the middle of commute traffic. Luckily we got the vehicle stopped on the side of the shoulder without any injuries to anyone. …”
NHTSA complaint #11151624, filed 2018-11, 79,900 miles“The radiator failed internally with no warning, no leaks no engine light nothing, mixing antifreeze into the oil and destroying the engine. My machine informed me that there was no way of me knowing this was happening and its faulty the way they make the radiator it causes this to happen. Now my radiator is bad and my engine. I was driving and suddenly a noise started then power went and pulled over and wouldn't start again. No warning nothing. No leaks no engine light prior.”
NHTSA complaint #11383969, filed 2020-12, 97,000 miles“The vehicle was being driven at the time on a busy freeway. When started overheating with no warning. The vehicle then cut off on freeway with traffic behind me at a fast speed. Thankfully I was able to get to shoulder. Towed car to shop and was told that Mazda has faulty water pumps and that my engine was destroyed due to coolant leaking into my oil with turned it to a thick mud. New engine needed. I researched online and there are countless consumers complaining of same issue with Mazda. …”
NHTSA complaint #11222956, filed 2019-06, 130,000 miles“In 2011 we leased a cx9 and we enjoyed it so much that we decided to purchase a cx9 in 2013. Just a couple of weeks ago I had an experience that was very frightening. I was driving and realized the heat was not coming on and that was unusual. The check engine light came on and soon after the car stopped running. I am fortunate that I was not on the highway and was able to pull over to the shoulder. I needed to have the car towed and we had it brought to Mazda in danbury, ct. We found out the next day the engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318576, filed 2020-03, 124,195 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034447Jun 19, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g…
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
- 11007019Aug 15, 2024If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 11007010Aug 7, 2024Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a…
- 10154455Feb 4, 2019Some customers may complain of a check engine light on while driving the vehicle. If DTCs P2A04:00, P2272:00 and/or other DTCs are found during diagnosis, follow the repair…
- 10134916Feb 6, 2018ome customers may complain of a check engine light on while driving the vehicle. If DTCs P2A04:00, P2272:00 and/or other DTCs are found during diagnosis, follow the repair…
- 10092724Jun 24, 2016If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the…
- 10085289Jun 24, 2016If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the…
- 10092322May 27, 2016Workshop manual evap system leak inspection using the m-mds has been discontinued for some models. Instead, the workshop manual evap system leak inspection using evap leak tester…
- 10103922Feb 26, 2016Some vehicles may exhibit an engine coolant leak (a) between the lower radiator hose (b) and the thermostat housing (c). The lower radiator hose has been modified to improve…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 53% |
| 2020 | 5 | 26% |
| 2019 | 23 | 43% |
| 2018 | 76 | 59% |
| 2017 | 43 | 70% |
| 2016 | 68 | 64% |
| 2015 | 17 | 49% |
| 2014 | 19 | 35% |
| 2013 | 17 | 25% |
| 2012 | 25 | 11% |
| 2011 | 15 | 9% |
| 2010 | 23 | 12% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda CX-9
16 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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