2018 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Mazda CX-9, 1% of the 128 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While I have not been involved in an accident yet, I have discovered an issue that is believed to be the same issue that other models are covered under a recall, yet for some reason my VIN is not included. The bulleting reference number is 02-001/20 that covers MAZDA 2016-2020 CX-9 models. I have a 2018 CX-9 touring that is exhibiting the exact action of the recall which is creaking noise from front lower arm bushing/clunking noise from front shock absorber coil spring when driving over bumps . It is only getting worse as time goes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11583243, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11026350Nov 8, 2025Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Diagnostic Guidelines Diagnostic Guidelines When diagnosing NVH concerns, it is essential to first classify the issue into one of three…
- 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…
- 10208564Feb 28, 2022There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel…
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 2018 Mazda CX-9
76 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mazda CX-9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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