2008 Mazda CX-9 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

27Air Bags complaints

15.7%Of all 172 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION54 · 31.4%

AIR BAGS27 · 15.7%

POWER TRAIN25 · 14.5%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 13.4%

STEERING18 · 10.5%

Share of the 172 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11075860 — filed 03/02/2018

“TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY 2016 FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. I HAVE CALLED DEALERS AND NEVER RECEIVE A CALL BACK TO REPAIR MY…”NHTSA complaint 11035357 — filed 10/21/2017

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11022824 — filed 09/12/2017

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda CX-9 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mazda CX-9: 27 of 172 complaints on file (15.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Mazda CX-9 have in total?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.