2008 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

54Suspension complaints

31.4%Of all 172 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION54 · 31.4%

AIR BAGS27 · 15.7%

POWER TRAIN25 · 14.5%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 13.4%

STEERING18 · 10.5%

Share of the 172 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 overview page.

What owners report

“2008 MAZDA CX-9. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11082848 — filed 04/09/2018

“I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE A ARMS AND BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A YEAR ALSO THE REAR STABLIZER LINKS HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11055576 — filed 12/19/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 17V012000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO…”NHTSA complaint 11005321 — filed 07/14/2017

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda CX-9 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mazda CX-9: 54 of 172 complaints on file (31.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Mazda CX-9 have in total?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.