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2010 Mazda CX-9 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Mazda CX-9

Brakes
80
Powertrain
23
Engine
21
Airbags
18
Suspension
15
Other
6
Speed Control
6
Structure
5
Electrical
4
Steering
4
Lights
3
Seats
3

21

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 26, 2023ENGINEWater pump failure causing catastrophic engine damage
Apr 16, 2022ENGINEThe water pump failed and leaked coolant into the engine, causing motor damage which requires motor ...
Mar 16, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while conducting a routine check, he noticed ...
Jul 14, 2021ENGINEMy vehicle completely shut off while idling in park with no prior warning to anything being wrong. P...
Jun 19, 2021ENGINEOur 2010 Mazda CX-9 stopped on the highway and had to be towed away. The dealer determined it was an...
Sep 18, 2020ENGINEWE WERE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON A PIZZA. WE NOTICED THE A/C WASN'T COOLING, AND THEN NO...
Aug 9, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
May 13, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR SON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMA...
Sep 13, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG, ALL OF A SUDDEN...
Sep 11, 2019ENGINEME AND MY HUSBAND WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE CAR SUDDENLY OVERHEATED AND WE LOST POWER ON I...
May 15, 2019ENGINETHE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED AND FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER INV...
Mar 26, 2019ENGINEVEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BUSY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE AC STOPPED C...
Jan 12, 2019ENGINEON JAN 12, 2019 WE WERE DRIVING HOME AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPIKED AND THE CHECK ...
Jul 15, 2018ENGINEWHILE TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY WITH FAMILY THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND WE NEA...
Apr 11, 2018ENGINECAR WAS ALWAYS SERVICED REGULARLY. ONE DAY I WAS ABOUT TO GET ON A BUSY HIGHWAY INTO BOSTON JUST BE...
Mar 23, 2018ENGINETHE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. TIMING CHAIN FAILURE IN DOWNTOWN AREA / TRAFFIC, CAUSING FAILURE ...
Jan 8, 2018ENGINEI WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY 2010 CX9 BROKE AT 109.000 MILES AND SPLINE GEAR IS...
Oct 21, 2017ENGINETAKATA RECALL I HAVE A MAZDA CX9 2010, I GOT NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY WATER P...
Oct 13, 2012ENGINETICKING NOISE WAS HEARD AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE AND AS LEFT TURNS WHERE MADE. THE TICKING NOIS...
Feb 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHERE IS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN IDLE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE NOISE IS LOUDER. THE V...

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