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2010 Mazda CX-9

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 CX-9.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 SUV comes with an Automatic (S6) transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined mpg. Owner complaint records show a total of 195 reports, the most common involving Service Brakes and six recall actions issued. Across the 20072023 model years the complaint peak of 221 occurred in 2012, whereas the 2022 low of nine indicates a clear downward trend in reported issues. Consequently, the 2010 model year sits before the highest complaint spike but after the early phase of a reliability improvement that later brought annual complaints down to single digits.

Model year202320222021201220112010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter YF0914302A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterYF0914302A
Engine air filterCY0113Z40A
Spark plugZZJ118110
Battery000080124FWB
Front wiper bladesTD1167330 alt TD1267330
Serpentine beltCY0115907B alt CY0115908D
ThermostatZZJ115171B alt 9XB06807S
Cabin air filterL2Y661P11

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase113.4 in
Curb weight4533 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CX-9 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2010 Grand Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010Grand Touring 3.7L V67.80 sec16.00 sec273 hpAWD
2011Grand Touring 3.7L V67.30 sec15.60 sec273 hpAWD
2008Grand Touring 3.7L V67.30 sec15.70 sec273 hpFWD
2008Grand Touring 3.7L V67.70 sec16.00 sec273 hpAWD
2008Grand Touring 3.7L V67.80 sec16.00 sec273 hpAWD
2012Grand Touring 3.7L V67.10 sec15.60 sec273 hpFWD
2007Grand Touring 3.5L V67.50 sec15.70 sec263 hpAWD
2007Touring 3.5L V67.80 sec16.20 sec263 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.2-8.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17-20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug13.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5.0-6.0 ohms
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.46-1.60 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.41 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.3-12.7 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure45-90 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.0059-0.0098 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0019-0.0157 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket61-68 ft-lbs / 16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79-93 ft-lbs / 58-75 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.06 in / 0.66 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.03 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 35-39 ft. lbs., 85-95103 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 28,100 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Mazda CX‑9 appears in a period of elevated complaint activity, with 195 complaints that year compared to 172 in 2008 and 221 in 2012, indicating a peak in the early‑2010s. Recall numbers remained fairly stable, hovering around six recalls from 2007 through 2010, before dropping to four in 2011 and 2012 and eventually zero by 2016. Investigations peaked at three in 2010, matching the 2011 figure, and the total safety bulletins (TSBs) were high at 277, reflecting a flurry of safety notices. The top complaint areas for 2010—service brakes (76), power train (20), airbags (17), and engine (17)—suggest that mechanical and safety component issues were the primary concerns, while crash and fire complaints were relatively low at 7 and 5, respectively. Compared to the surrounding years, 2010 sits at the high end of complaint activity but within the normal fluctuation of the generation’s trend, implying that a used 2010 CX‑9 should be inspected for brake and powertrain wear and verified for any TSBs. Thus, buying a 2010 model is reasonable if the vehicle has been well maintained and all recall and TSBs have been addressed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
277
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
195
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 195 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes76
Power Train20
Air Bags17
Engine17
Suspension10
Structure4
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Electrical System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V717000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/10/2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may…

19V782000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/10/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 277 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2010 CX-9 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX-9 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.