Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Mazda CX-9: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Mazda CX-9 at 23–24 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

23–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Mazda CX-9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-9, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Mazda CX-9 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Mazda CX-9 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Mazda CX-9 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CX-9 2WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/28/24 mpg$2,800362
CX-9 4WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/23 mpg$2,900390

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Mazda CX-9 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Mazda CX-9 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2017 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Mazda CX-9 owner complaints

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-9, most recently on Jun 11, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Mazda CX-9 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine43
Unknown or other9
Fuel/propulsion system6
Power train4
Suspension4
Electrical system2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Steering2
Wheels2
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda CX-9 model years

Mazda CX-9 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 CX-923 mpg0135/5
2022 CX-923 mpg0115/5
2021 CX-923–24 mpg1405/5
2020 CX-923–24 mpg1195/5
2019 CX-923–24 mpg2535/5
2018 CX-923–24 mpg21285/5
2016 CX-923–24 mpg0107—
2015 CX-919 mpg2354/5

All Mazda CX-9 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Mazda models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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