How Long Do Mazda CX-9s Last? (Miles & Years)
Mazda CX-9s can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 2,831 used CX-9s for sale in the US, 15.8% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.4% are past 200,000 miles and 1.2% past 250,000, at a median of 136,100 miles.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 2,831 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Mazda CX-9 mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used CX-9s | 2,831 | 98,841 | 15.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 1,041 | 136,100 | 36.5% | 7.4% | 1.2% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Mazda CX-9 years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2012 (17 of 137 listed), 2008 (13 of 76 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2015 and 2020. See the full Mazda CX-9 years to avoid and the best Mazda CX-9 years.
Common problems on high-mileage CX-9s
- Brake booster failure (2008–2014) — owner reports between 29,805 and 175,000 miles
- Water pump internal failure with coolant-oil mixing (2009–2017) — owner reports between 59,000 and 214,000 miles
- Front lower control arm/ball joint failure (2008–2019) — owner reports between 30,000 and 188,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Mazda CX-9 model years: equipment (1,957), electrical system (1,664), engine and engine cooling (685).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Mazda CX-9 logs 0.558 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 40 of 100 among the suvs in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Mazda CX-9 last?
Mazda CX-9s can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 2,831 used CX-9s for sale in the US, 15.8% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.4% are past 200,000 miles and 1.2% past 250,000, at a median of 136,100 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 228,730 miles.
How many years does a Mazda CX-9 last?
1,041 of the 2,831 CX-9s listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 36.5% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Mazda CX-9?
15.8% of used CX-9s for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 36.5% among examples 10+ years old (median 136,100 miles). Fewer CX-9s make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Mazda CX-9 years last the longest?
The 2012 and 2008 model years have the most CX-9s still for sale past 200,000 miles (17 and 13 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018 as years to avoid, with 2015 and 2020 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage CX-9s?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include brake booster failure (2008–2014), reported at 29,805–175,000 miles, water pump internal failure with coolant-oil mixing (2009–2017), reported at 59,000–214,000 miles and front lower control arm/ball joint failure (2008–2019), reported at 30,000–188,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Mazda CX-9 for sale?
The median used Mazda CX-9 for sale has 98,841 miles; one in ten has more than 165,871. Based on 2,831 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 2,831 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03