2013 Mazda CX-9 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
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MPG (up to)
16 City / 22 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
273
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dawn D
Love my Mazda. An excellent vehicle all around.
Excellent gas mileage on the highway. Comfortable seats. Drives excellent. Love the dual temperature controls. Third row folding seats provide a ton of extra cargo space. Can fit large items with both seat rows folded down. Would recommend to anyone needing a mid-size SUV.
accountCircle Bianca F
It's a hit or miss for some people
Transmission seems to slip after 60,000 miles. Great for road trips. Good gas for long drives. It doesn't shuffle songs unless you set it to every time you turn on the car. Very comfortable ride. Has a touch screen. Very good for larger families since it has three rows. Good sound system
accountCircle Lisa R
It is very roomy. Has great pickup. It has a very comfortable ride.
This car is very roomy. It has room for 7 passengers. Has a comfortable smooth ride. Has great pickup but does not get the best gas mileage. I love the keyless entry. You never have to take your keys out of your pocketbook. The hatchback has a great feature where you push a button to close it.
accountCircle joy n
Spacious, and comfortable for both long and short rides
I like the room and comfort of the car. I am able to carry a lot in my car and store a lot. It is great with gas mileage.
accountCircle Larry J
The big gray seven seat machine.
The Mazda cx-9 touring is a great SUV for the money. The interior is large, and the leather seats are extremely comfortable. The cargo space is great when the third row seat is folded down, but definitely leaves a lot to be desired when using all three rows of seats. Of all the large SUVs I did a test drive before buying it by far had the best handling and in general is a fun car to drive considering it is a large family vehicle. Thd engine is quiet and ride is very smooth. Vision out of back window is not great (a lot of blind spots), so back up camera is a must. Has been very dependable. Only mechanical problem experienced was a dead battery. Otherwise just the typical maintenance you would expect for a six year old car (new brakes, new tires. Planning to keep this car another 4-5 years as long as it continues to show the dependability and performance I have experienced to date.
accountCircle Ijnanya C
All around perfect vehicle for driving.
I love this car I had it for 3 years with no problems, it is very big and spacious. It drives really good and fast. Does not take a lot of gas, this is the perfect car for a family. It has a TV inside, where your children can watch TV as they go for a great ride.
accountCircle Kayla C
It is an awesome suv. It is nice when we go on vacation and the truck is big enough for all our suitcases
The comfort of this vehicle is awesome. And it is big enough for 4 people or more. And my sister and I are tall so it has enough leg room for us both in the back sit
accountCircle alexander m
That its quick for a v6. If you plan on getting it shoot for the awd model so you don't spin on the line well worth every dollar we paid
Very spacious vehicle.handles great shifts smooth like butter.leather interior for easy cleaning and the thing is pretty quick. I've won a few races with this bad boy on the street and makes me wish i got the all wheel drive version so it would be worth putting a bunch of money into lol

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Marsha V
The outside of the vehicle is very nice. Inside too
Motor not good had to change entire motor and noticed even more problems with other parts like the motor mounts are broken. When we tried to get another used motor with less miles that motor was not good weather so we are now working on our third attempt to an even newer motor hoping that will work.
accountCircle Katy P
That it has third row seating.
I like that it is newer and dependable. I like the third row seat. I do not like how cramped I feel and loss of cargo space with third row up.
accountCircle Kerry B
Solid family car - flexible seating.
My Mazda cx 9 is a great family vehicle. The third row is useful for occasional use but I would not recommend if you have car seats in the second row as the seats are hard to fold down. My major fault with this car is the wind noise. It sounds as if a door is ajar or a window is open when you are driving.
accountCircle Susan S
I will be very glad when I trade it in for another make and model.
There have been 3 recalls since I've had the vehicle. My previous Mazda was great and that's why I traded up to the CX-9. But now I regret it. The dealership has untruthful employees working for them and I'm just not happy with the vehicle.
accountCircle Jessie L
It does not feel big enough if you are looking for that minivan feel.
I like that it was affordable. The seats also fold down easily in the back for extra trunk space. The air conditioning is powerful too. I do not like that the back row has very little leg room for my kids and it is hard for them to get back there when there are a lot of kids in the car.
accountCircle Chris M
My car is very reliable and safe.
My vehicle is very reliable for my needs in everyday life. My car could be better but it is getting old. People ask me how many miles I got on my car. They’re always surprised that it is not that many on it. Sometimes I think my car will give up on me but it keeps pushing along anyway. I think there is no other car more reliable than my Mazda.
accountCircle Jamie C
Its very high tech. But it is very nice.
This vehicle is very high tech. There are many things I still can't figure out or maybe they just don't work. Overall it seems to be quite a nice vehicle but I haven't had it for too long. I love the spaciousness. It's not too bad on gas either. So far I seem to be quite happy with it overall.
accountCircle Kevin H
The Mazda cx 9 family mobile.
This has been a great family car. You can easily fit 7 people or a lot of items. The car drives very smooth and is comfortable. Very easy to fold down the rows of seats. The only real problem is the GPS is outdated and never worked well. That's why we use our phone. IRS also had a DVD player. Great for road trips with the kids.

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 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring
273 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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Grand Touring
273 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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2013 Mazda CX-9 Owner Reviews

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4 stars 41%
3 stars 8%
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1 star 1%
accountCircle Megan Q on June 25, 2021
The amazing and grand Mazda cx-9!
My car has wonderful performance. It drives smooth, the comfort is amazing. It has ac, heat, heated seats, a sunroof, and three rows. The speakers for the am/FM radio work rather well and there’s a lot of space in this car. There’s a push to start engine and keyless entry to the vehicle.
accountCircle Donald I on June 9, 2021
Wear and tear through the years.
It is a good highway and family car. We have had issues with front caliper brakes... It had to be repaired twice. There is also problems with the front left axle. Interior items seem to be breaking early. Front visor, rear seatbelt buckle, latches on glove box and loose door handles.
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Ranks #14 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 21 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #7 of 21 other Midsize SUVs.

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22 MPG

Is The 2013 Mazda CX-9 A Good Car?

Yes, I love my Mazda CX-9. It is fun to drive and is very roomy and is great for my growing family, but still feels cool enough to drive around.
Blaine C.
Yes, it is safe, comfy and a smooth ride. It fits our family and all of our stuff with ease. I love that it handles like a much smaller vehicle, even though it’s a good size and sits up high.
Daniel B.
The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is a good vehicle. It’s stylish, comfortable and handles well. The Grand Touring edition features leather interior and has held up well for several years.
Gabrielle R.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Mazda CX-9?

Yes, it is reliable. The only problems I have experienced are 1) The driver's side visor has lost its spring and falls down and I don't know how to fix it and 2) Sometimes it revs forward when I go... Read More
Michelle L.
It is very reliable. Aside from routine maintenance, and one airbag recall, I have not encountered any issues out of the ordinary. I drive a lot, and I can count on my Mazda to get me where I need to... Read More
Jason P.
It’s been reliable with no problems except for a couple of recalls that had been addressed, as soon as we learned of them.
Emily L.

Is The 2013 Mazda CX-9 A Good Value?

I got mine used for about $16k. I think the price is reasonable and is a good value overall. I do wish the visor could be fixed through.
Rose Marie G.
I don't recall the exact number, but it was low-mid 30s. I think it is a good value. It’s a family car with plenty of room. It’s good quality, even though it’s not luxury. And it’s still riding great... Read More
Sarah L.
The price was approximately $38,000 which is a good value given all the features of the vehicle and a good bumper to bumper warranty.
Miranda N.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i perform the 2013 Mazda CX 9 oil reset?

Answer: To perform an oil light reset on the 2013 Mazda cx You will need to go into the menu on the main console dash. Go down to maintenance and then select oil. Scroll down to reset and hit confirm. Once You have...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety