2014 Mazda CX-9
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2014 Mazda CX-9.
Recalls on the 2014 Mazda CX-9
Air bags: inflator module
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Suspension: lower ball joint
The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
Steering
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to…
Source: NHTSA
What 54 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2014 Mazda CX-9 at a glance
- Trims
- Grand TouringSportTouring
- Engine
- 3.7L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2014 Mazda CX-9?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2014 Mazda CX-9 with NHTSA, most often about the engine. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2014 Mazda CX-9 reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2014 Mazda CX-9?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2014 Mazda CX-9 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.