Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 21 HWY
Horsepower
273
Seats
7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Davina M
It's a great car. Buy one! It handles great it all kinds of weather.
I have not had any major car repairs or issues. It is a very smooth ride. It holds a lot of people. No complaints
accountCircle Petra J
That it is a great value and is so fun to drive!
The cx-9 is so smooth and fun to drive. I love that it seats our family of six comfortably and is still not too big to drive. I recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Kelly K
Great vehicle for people with hip and knee replacements.
I love this vehicle. I'm 5'6' and I do have issues with the driver seat belt cutting into my neck on occasion and I have the shoulder strap lowered as far as it will go. I enjoy the placement of a charging port and the auxiliary port inside the center console. I also enjoy having an AC that has a rear control. The rear control only works when you turn it on otherwise the people sitting in the back have no AC or heat. That means that when I'm by myself in the car I'm not blowing hot or cold air around other than in the front where I need it. A downside is that since this is a 2008 there is no Bluetooth capability except for phone calls though I have not been able to use this feature as a previous owner used a passcode to secure this feature. I enjoy the third row seat option though majority of the time I leave this row folded down to give me more cargo room. My family has found that this is a great vehicle for them to ride in as most of my family members are older, tall, and have had some combination of hip and knee replacements. I will put a stool in my car to help people get into my car. Majority of the time they choose to just slide right out as I have leather seats. I enjoy having a remote to lock and unlock my vehicle. Downside is that there is only one lock to actually insert a key to lock or unlock the car and it's on the driver side door. If the remote isn't working and I need to get something out of the hatch or the front passenger seat I have to go to the driver side to unlock the car first. Granted the remote unlocks the entire vehicle or just the driver side door but at least with the remote you don't have to unlock the driver door to unlock the car and then walk around.
accountCircle Jane E
It can zoom! This car really has great pick up especially when you need it!
I love the color of my vehicle (Stormy Mica Blue). I love the way my vehicle handles and drives - definitely has zip and can zoom! I also like the fact that I can transport 7 people in the vehicle without feeling like a huge car.
accountCircle Cina H
A lot of room to travel and for family for day to day stuff
I love the space. The features are great for a family.
accountCircle Ana V
It's very spacious. Because the seats can be laid down when needed.
I love the space. Even though it is an enclosed vehicle have been able to move pretty large furniture in it. I love that it has the possibility of 3 rows. That has come in handy. I l love the key and although it seems to glitch randomly I like mostly not having to take it out.
accountCircle Val G
IT has been a reliable car for the ten years that we've had it.
It's a comfortable, medium sized SUV. We've had almost no trouble out of it. It's also stylish.
accountCircle Alicia G
How much you can fit into it!
The car is great. It is very comfortable, has heated seats, fits 7 people, and is all-wheel drive for the colder months. It has a smooth drive and is able to haul everything I want. I feel it is great quality for a ten year old car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Heather Y
My car is affordable roomy and comfortable. It can fit a small team in the back of kids, excellent for carpooling.
Smooth drive, can fit 7 passengers comfortably. Don't' like the wheel problem that has been plaguing me for years. Sounds like it is going to fall apart when I turn.
accountCircle Rachel m
The car is very spacious with a convertible third row of seats and large hatchback trunk.
My vehicle is older yet reliable. Because of Its age, it has many visual flaws that I dislike that were caused by the previous owner, my mother. This car was also given to me with no question of whether or not I wanted it.
accountCircle Kimberly D
Wheel issues and missing/broken pieces.
Issues with wheel bearings, brake pads wearing quickly, calipers, and one of the heat shields above my muffler disintegrated and disappeared. Many things have easily broken in the interior, but it still is driving at 120,000 miles. I have had no issues with the motor or transmission.
accountCircle Glen S
Mazda SUV air conditioning.
The air conditioning does not work and is too expensive to fix. I have already spent over $100 dollars trying to fix it and it still does not work. The third row comes in real handy sometimes for family visits. I like the cargo space and the gas mileage is not terrible for the size car.
accountCircle Tiffany M
Get ready to spend money on parts.
I have had a lot of things I had to fix on it. The air has gone out. Something went out where it wouldn’t run at all. Now I need an $1800 part called a transfer kit. And I have a window that gets stuck.

Mazda CX-9 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
273 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring
273 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats
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Grand Touring
273 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 40%
4 stars 49%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kimberly D on June 28, 2021
Wheel issues and missing/broken pieces.
Issues with wheel bearings, brake pads wearing quickly, calipers, and one of the heat shields above my muffler disintegrated and disappeared. Many things have easily broken in the interior, but it still is driving at 120,000 miles. I have had no issues with the motor or transmission.
accountCircle Heather Y on February 16, 2021
My car is affordable roomy and comfortable. It can fit a small team in the back of kids, excellent for carpooling.
Smooth drive, can fit 7 passengers comfortably. Don't' like the wheel problem that has been plaguing me for years. Sounds like it is going to fall apart when I turn.

Ranks #10 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 20 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #5 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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26 MPG
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24 MPG
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21 MPG

Is The 2008 Mazda CX-9 A Good Car?

Yes, I love the 3 row capabilities. Lots of room! And comfortable. Also affordable to maintain, and dependable. I highly recommend Mazda.
Kayla O.
Yes, it's an all around good vehicle. It is very spacious with the third row seating. Beautiful interior also.
Suci A.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mazda CX-9?

No current problems, I just had the brakes replaced. I'd say very reliable! I feel safe in this vehicle!
Kayla O.
It is very reliable and dependable. We have not ran into any problems. It's great with high mileage as well.
Jessica T.

Is The 2008 Mazda CX-9 A Good Value?

4,500$ . It's affordable for the year and miles. I feel like it was a good purchase and think it definitely hold its value.
Kayla O.
We bought it used for around $3k. However, I would both new and used would be a great value. It's an excellent vehicle.
Carol G.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Mazda CX 9 life expectancy?

Answer: The life expectancy of a 2008 Mazda CX-9 will greatly depend on driving conditions, driving style and how often maintenance is performed. As long as You follow the guidelines set forth by the manufacturer,...

What's the 2008 mazda cx 9 oil type?

Answer: The 2008 Mazda CX-9 oil type iS5w-20. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. A common problem is an awful burning odor. This needs to...

Does Mazda CX-9 2008 have Bluetooth?

Answer: The 2008 Mazda CX-9 is the first make and model from this manufacturer to have bluetooth capabilities included as a standard part of purchase. However, it is only available in the Touring and Grand Touring...

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Safety & Reliability

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