2021 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,811miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Mazda CX-9, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,811 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning, there was a popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The front-end popping sound also occurred while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,811.”
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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 2021 Mazda CX-9
21 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Mazda CX-9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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