Mazda CX-9 reliability - how will it compare?

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through March 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008: 58

2007: 58

Yes, both years have exactly the same result. Both average.

A big thank you to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Especially need 2009s.

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[SeCX-9]

127 CX-9 owners now signed up. A good start, but more remain needed. Especially need more 2009s if we're to provide a result for the current model year.

Car reliability research

So....we give you valuable market research and you re-package and sell it for a profit?

What's in it for us? Gift cards are nice...

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

Yeah! Where's my lollipop?

 

[hamproof]

Don't worry. The company will refund what it cost you for your voluntary feedback.

 

[P5w3kids]

So....we give you valuable market research and you re-package and sell it for a profit?

What's in it for us? Gift cards are nice...

Company? It's mostly just me I conduct this research primarily for the people who participate in it. What's in it for you is free access to the results. If I paid people to participate, I'd also have to charge for memberships. With Consumer Reports, you get much older data (over a year older at this point), updates only once a year, you don't get paid to participate, AND you must pay for your membership.

If you're not interested in better reliability information, then there's nothing in it for you. If you are interested, then this is the way to get it.

Car reliability research

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008: 63

2007: 51

Both are about average.

A big thank you to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Especially need 2009s and (when they arrive) 2010s.

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008: 70

2007: 57

Both are about average.

We've also introduced two new statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 64 for the 2007 and 49 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 8 for the 2007 and less than one for the 2008.

Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Especially need 2009s and 2010s.

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[P5w3kids]

145 CX-9 owners now signed up. A good start, but more remain needed. Especially need more 2009s and 2010s.

Not yet signed up? Details here:

Car reliability research

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through December 31, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008: 75

2007: 68

Both are about average.

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 64 for the 2007 and 47 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 8 for the 2007 and about 4 for the 2008.

Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Especially need 2009s and 2010s.

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[sreddos]

I have a 2010 AWD GT and just signed up today. There is some good information on there and I look forward to being able to help.

 

[P5w3kids]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

The 2010 is not yet in the main survey--but if a few more owners sign up I'll add it.

Also especially need more 2009s.

Car reliability research

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through March 31, 2010. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: no repairs reported yet, but only 15 participants

2008: 61

2007: 51

Both the 2007 and 2008 are about average.

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 74 for the 2007 and 61 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 4 for both.

Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Especially need 2009s and 2010s.

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[zipinitaly]

I'm in...just got today, but I will help out if I can. Registering now!

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through June 30, 2010.

Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the more recent months until the summer or even fall of next year.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: 10

2008: 57

2007: 52

Both the 2007 and 2008 are about average. The 2009 is better than average so far.

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 67 for the 2007 and 62 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 3 for both.

Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years. To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Especially need more for 2009 and up.

To see how competitors compare and to sign up:

Mazda CX-9 reliability comparisons

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through September 30, 2010. Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the months since April until the summer or even fall of next year.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: 22, better than average, small sample size

2008: 49, about average

2007: 54, about average

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 67 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 3.

Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years. To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Mazda CX-9 reliability ratings and comparisons

 

[P5w3kids]

We have some new pages that display all reported repairs by problem area:

2008 Mazda CX-9 problem reports

From this page it's possible to select a different model year or specify a problem area.

 

[T.Narley]

I'll be sending an update as soon as I get my 2008 back from the dealer.

 

[IslandTractor]

The most recent TrueDelta seems to show the CX9 neck and neck with the MDX in terms of reliability over the past three years or so. Insignificant (statistically) differences. The CX9 tops the Hyundai and all Ford/GM products in this category too. The Highlander trumps all others but that is such a barebones boring vehicle that I didn't even consider it myself.

Although Zoom Zoom and features were actually more important to me, it is a delightful bonus that the CX9 is turning out to be a top choice as far as reliability is concerned too.

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through December 31, 2010. Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the months since last April until the summer or even fall of this year.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010: 44, about average

2009: 20, better than average, small sample size

2008: 48, about average

2007: 45, about average

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 64 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 3.

Mazda CX-9 Lemon-odds and Nada-odds

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years. To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Mazda CX-9 reliability ratings and comparisons

 

[P5w3kids]

We have updated our car reliability stats for the CX-9 to include owner experiences through March 31, 2011.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010: 31

2009: 13, small sample size

2008: 34

2007: 39

For the first time, all are "better than average."

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.

The percentage with no repairs is about 70 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is less than one.

Mazda CX-9 Lemon-odds and Nada-odds

We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years. To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help improve this information:

Mazda CX-9 reliability ratings and comparisons