Polestar Polestar 2 vs Mazda CX-9
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 | Polestar Polestar 2 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 750 | 1,827 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2025 | 2007–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 92 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.7% | 7.9% |
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
65.2%
Other & Unspecified
66
8.8%
Electrical System
65
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%
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%