2011 Mazda CX-9 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 City / 22 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

273

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Angelica R

Spacious, 3 rows, amazing car.

Bought my Mazda cx-9 used. I absolutely love my car comfortable to tote 2 kids around and still have plenty of room for grocery shopping. The owners before me used too much fix a flat and messed up one of the tire sensors, but that was an easy fix. Love the car.

Kiara R

Heated seats. Lots of space.

It is a reliable car. Minimum problems. Great on gas. Comfy seats and lots of legroom. Perfect for a family with kids. Smooth ride on long trips. Heated seats are the best for cold days and it is also a 4wd. I wasn't a fan of Mazda cars but this cx 9 has changed my mind.

Dawn H

Great cozy SUV. Easy in and out.

Heated seats. Hands free calls. Maneuvers great in the ice and snow. Lots of room. Heaters for the back. Speakers all over. Brakes went out 2x. Nice price for all the features. Seats adjust perfectly even for short people. Wipers for the back window. Key fob which I love.

Julia C

Spacious, smooth and comfortable Mazda cx-9.

I got this used about a year ago and it has never given me any trouble. It is a smooth ride, and comfortable for driver and passengers. It is spacious and I can easily fold seats down for additional cargo space. It is quite maneuverable for its size, although gas mileage is not the best.

Gladys G

Great to take to a family trip and safe.

Mazda cx 9 is a great family car for 7 passengers, room to fold the third row for storage of bikes, grocery, and small furniture. It's great on the freeway and stress saving you gas. Inside it comes with all the convenience of Bluetooth, stereo and CD player.

Shannon E

Very dependable vehicle. I highly recommend it for any family to enjoy the size & dependability.

Very reliable vehicle. Would definitely purchase another one. It does hesitate to get up and go at times. Probably the age though.

Qiana D

Reliable and fun to drive.

Love this car! It is been one of the best cars I have ever had! Plenty of room, and very reliable! We have basically just done basic maintenance of o it since we have had it! We had one major issue the motor went out of time and wasn’t running right, we got it fixed and had no issues since.

Brian R

It's very reliable, I haven't had any problems with it

My Mazda has been a low maintenance car. It's comfortable and quiet to drive. I get very good gas mileage. It has a lot of room for kids and all their stuff.

Negative Owner Reviews

Dana S

It has a third row seats. It is a smaller size suv and good on gas.

I like that it has a third row of seats. I like that it has seat warmers. I would like to get something better.

Don W

It's a good value in the crossover / suv AWD market.

Generally, I like it. It's comfortable and handles well. Gas mileage could be a bit better, but it's not terrible.

Cooper L

Review of interior and exterior.

The base model car does not come with any sensors that are useful when in reverse. The seats are also not ergonomically comfortable. I love the body style of the car on the outside. The inside of the car is a different story. I feel as though the car was cheaply made however I didn't see the manufacturing process.

Fatima A

The car is pretty fast in speed, and is easy to drive. I feel safe driving it.

My car is a simple 2011 Mazda. The color is blue and has three rows of seats. The car runs nice, although I have run into some problems since the purchase. For instance, there was a leak in the roof that caused rain to pour in every time it rained. However. I have since fixed the problem and is no longer an issue.

Jess R

It is a great car for new families. Available room for storage and room to grow.

I dislike the location of ac for passengers in the back seats. I dislike the stereo system. I do not think it is a very smooth ride. I like the room available in the vehicle. The option of having a third row if necessary

Jiya S

The car fits a lot of people inside comfortably with enough room for cargo.

I like that it can fit my kids and their friends. I hate that it is difficult to park since it is so big. I also dislike that it uses a lot of gas.

Don M

It is a good car if you need to fit a lot of people in it.

Simply less modern, pops out a lot, and is simply way too tall. It also accelerates relatively slow. It also does not have much padding on the seats so it makes it less comfortable. The flip up seats take most of the room in the trunks so u cannot go shopping much.

Eric R

I find that it is a good enough car for daily use. I think newer models would provide more exceptional features adding to the value of the car overall.

The vehicle fits my needs at quite a basic level. The stereo system is not optimal, and the ac throughout is not the best.

Mazda CX-9 Models

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

Sport

273 HP 19 MPG 7 Seats

Touring

273 HP 19 MPG 7 Seats

Grand Touring

273 HP 19 MPG 7 Seats

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2011 Mazda CX-9 Owner Reviews

4.40

101 Reviews

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5 stars

57%

4 stars

26%

3 stars

16%

2 stars

1 star

Katharina C on June 18, 2021

All in all the Mazda cx-9 is very reliable and very comfortable. Does not use a.

The Mazda cx-9 is awesome! It has a third row for all the comfort you need if you need the extra room. It is all leather and easy to clean. All wheel drive and very sporty and sleek. I have drove it back and forth to and from certain cities and it has been so comfortable and reliable. I have had no issues with my Mazda so far.

Allison G on June 5, 2021

Mazda cx-9 is the best car I have ever owned!

The performance, reliability, comfort and features on this car are all a+. This is my favorite car I have ever owned! Cargo area is huge and has plenty of storage room. The third row has plenty of space for teenager/adults. I have taken this car on several road trips and it has always been very comfortable and reliable, and got me and my family safely to our destination.

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Pros from Owners

Jen H.

I feel that my vehicle has the space of an SUV, but handles much sportier. It also requires very little maintenance and does not seem to need expensive specialty parts. My car includes great technology features like in car Bluetooth accessibility.

Rebecca O.

The space, the color, the heated seats. Gas mileage is a plus. Roomy and comfortable. Easy clean up with leather seats. Can fit 8 people comfortably with the third row seating. Parts are very reasonable.

Cons from Owners

Jen H.

The gas mileage is a little bit less efficient than what I prefer. It does not have as much space as another different vehicle, like a minivan, would have. The third seat can lay down but the leg space is not a large amount when the seat is up.

Rebecca O.

Seats could have just a little more cushion in the front, middle, and back row seating. Not as plush as it could be. My black color scratches easily and dirt shows up easy on that color. Could have heated seats in back.

Ranks #14 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2011 Mazda CX-9 has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda CX-9 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9 A Good Car?

Yes able to accommodate my family of 7. Run under well and so far minor work has been done on the car.

Kourtney M.

No. We bought the Mazda a year ago at 65,000 miles and there have been recalls and transmission problems.

Elizabeth M.

It is an excellent vehicle. It is very roomy, I have 2 large dogs over 100 lbs so it is been great for hauling them around. It is also been a great vacation vehicle.

Andrea T.

Love it. Comfortable. Spacious. Reliable. Handles extremely well for a large SUV. Fun to drive.

Matt B.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9?

Reliable only problem right now is the brake light sensors. I think it use a little more gas than it did before.

Kourtney M.

No it's not reliable. We have only had it a year. It has low mileage and it is having transmission problems. It also has recalls on it.

Elizabeth M.

It is been very reliable. The minor problems I have had with it had to do with a window motor going out and the back windshield wiper not working. Any other problems were standard age related... Read More

Andrea T.

Very reliable. No issues beyond standard maintenance, including new tires, new brakes. Things like transmission are still in great shape.

Andrea P.

Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9 A Good Value?

It cost me about 15000 at the time I purchased it. The value now is good it haven't lost much appreciation since I purchased it.

Kourtney M.

We paid over $15k and have had it only a year and have had several problems. So now I don't think it's a good value.

Elizabeth M.

It costed around $32,000 at the time. It was a good value for what we were looking for. We were looking for a larger sized vehicle with leather interior and it definitely had all we wanted for a... Read More

Andrea T.

Bought it in 2013. Certified used car coming off 12 month lease with 33k miles at the time, for only $22k as a 1 year old car (vs. $35k+ if I purchased same model new.

Casey H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 mazda cx-9 transmission fluid type?

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What's the mazda cx 9 2011 wiper blade size?

Answer: If You want to know what the windshield wiper size is on the 2011 Mazda CX-9, then You've come to the right place. The windshield wiper sizes are 26 inches on the driver's side and 17 inches on the passenger's...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2011 Mazda CX-9 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Mazda CX-9 Models

2011 Mazda CX-9 Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #14 Midsize SUV by Owners

Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9 A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9?

Is The 2011 Mazda CX-9 A Good Value?

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