Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Mazda CX-9 has 23 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I had engine failure with a complete loss of power and a shuttering of the steering wheel while pull... |
| Dec 31, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The AWD system failed leaving the car dangerous to drive in rain and snowy weather. Car is still st... |
| May 27, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving on I-5, near Gold Hill, Oregon, when the traction control system light came on and the Vehic... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | 2010 MAZDA CX-9 AWD TOURING WITH UNDER 120,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A NOISE LIKE DRIVING O... |
| Apr 6, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN DRIVING, 40-45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTS JERKING AND SHUTTERING. FINALLY MAKES IT TO 5TH GEA... |
| Mar 15, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSFER CASE FOR MY MAZDA CX-9 HAS GONE BAD FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. MO... |
| Dec 14, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT 34,000 MILES AND NOW WE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE AG... |
| Dec 5, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT. MAZDA HAD... |
| Sep 24, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 MAZDA CX9 WHEN A LOUD BANG HAPPENED. I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND STOPPED IMMEDIA... |
| Mar 30, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | THIS MAZDA CX-9 IS A 2010 WITH ABOUT 62000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH 70 MPH. SUDD... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSFER CASE FAILURE CABIN FILLING WITH ACID SMOKE FROM BEARING FAILURE IN TRANSFER CASE, CAR WAS D... |
| Dec 15, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, A SMOKE ODOR ENTERED THE VEHIC... |
| Nov 9, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | CAR WAS MAKING GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN I TURNED LEFT/RIGHT A... |
| Sep 23, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WAS AN ABNORM... |
| May 2, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHEN I AM AT A STOP AD START MY VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT MY ASSISTANCE, THIS HAPPENED ALSO WHILE ... |
| Sep 28, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS ON. STOPPED AT A SERVICE STATION AND HAD T... |
| Jun 17, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRANSFER UNIT LEAKING OIL, I MAY LOSE MY 4WD IF THIS IS NOT FIXED SOON. IT WILL COST $1150.00 ... |
| Jun 3, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN OVERPOWERING... |
| May 25, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | I NOTICED A STRANGE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. I DROVE A FEW BLOCKS TO HOME (LUCKILY). ENGINE COMPARTME... |
| Nov 26, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | THIS CAR IS MAINTAINED TO MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS. SMOKE FILLED THE DRIVERS CABIN, COMING FROM ... |