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Used Mazda CX-9: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mazda CX-9 from 2010 to 2023, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,500 to $29,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2017, 2019–2023. Look harder at or skip 2018.
2016–2023 Mazda CX-9
A stylish three-row SUV with an upscale interior and sharp handling.
Years to target: 2016–2017, 2019–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2018. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2017 | $15,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $16,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2019 | $18,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $20,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $24,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (128, mostly the engine).
- The third row and cargo space behind it are tight, and it was replaced by the CX-90 after 2023.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Touring: it adds leather, heated front seats and power seats over the Sport. CarPlay arrived for 2018, and every version shares the same strong turbo engine.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2018, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2018, optional from 2016.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2016–2017 · $19,500–$21,500
- Lexus GX 2013–2014 · $18,500–$21,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2012–2013 · $19,000–$21,500
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2010–2015 Mazda CX-9
A three-row crossover with sporty handling for its size and a powerful six-cylinder engine.
Years to target: 2010–2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~170,000 |
| 2011 | $6,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~160,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Fuel economy is poor, and the V6 water pump is a known failure risk.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Touring: it adds leather, a power driver seat and Bluetooth over the Sport, while Grand Touring adds blind-spot monitoring, xenon lights and a power liftgate.
On the test drive
Ask whether the water pump has been replaced, since its failure can damage the V6. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.