Mazda CX-9 vs Nissan Frontier
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,827 | 4,485 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2023 | 1998–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 92 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 62 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 128 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.9% | 9.3% |
Mazda CX-9 by year
What breaks
Brakes
436
23.9%
Engine & Cooling
369
20.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
162
8.9%
Suspension
148
8.1%
Airbags
135
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
120
6.6%
Electrical System
85
4.7%
Steering
60
3.3%
Nissan Frontier by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
997
22.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
828
18.5%
Engine & Cooling
675
15.1%
Electrical System
307
6.8%
Airbags
300
6.7%
Brakes
225
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
175
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
125
2.8%