2014 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,394miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Mazda CX-9, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,394 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle had a loud grinding/growing sound took it to the dealer in october 2018 replaced right front wheel bearing, same issue took to dealer replaced left front wheel bearing in may 2019, same issue replaced left front wheel bearing again december of 2019, same issue replaced right rear wheel bearing march 2020”
NHTSA complaint #11315570, filed 2020-03, 52,789 miles“Heard loud grinding sound from right rear side of vehicle when turning wheel to the right. Brought to mechanic and needed r rear wheel bearing and hub assembly costing $1000.00. Noticed there have been other complaints about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11343006, filed 2020-08, 86,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was drifting to either side. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had to forcefully grip the steering wheel to avoid losing control of vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was severe corrosion around the front suspension ball joints. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V451000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626356, filed 2024-11, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-9. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v451000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10908691, filed 2016-09Related recalls
- 15V451000Jul 20, 2015Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The…Covers: Mazda CX-9 2007–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10244671Oct 17, 2023Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10120388Sep 12, 2017Some vehicles may experience a knocking noise from the front and/or rear shock absorbers when driving over rough roads or speed bumps. The noise may be caused by damage to the…
- 10120375Jul 21, 2017Some vehicles may experience a knocking noise from the front shock absorbers when driving over rough roads or speed bumps. The noise may be caused by damage to the inner seal of…
- 10120365Jun 30, 2017Some vehicles may experience a knocking noise from the front shock absorbers when driving over rough roads or speed bumps. The noise may be caused by damage to the inner seal of…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 9 | 13% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 55 | 32% |
| 2007 | 37 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda CX-9
19 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mazda CX-9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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