The CX-9, a mainstay of Mazda's lineup since 2007, is a three-row midsize SUV with seating up to 7. The Mazda CX-9 has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2019. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Mazda offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2014 Mazda CX-9 is below average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2014 Mazda CX-9 has a score of 72, implying a 0.053% chance of driver death (4.7% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2014 Mazda CX-9 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0528% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 6.0309%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0528% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 6.0309% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2014 Mazda CX-9 is 13% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2014 Mazda CX-9 is 30% more likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is less safe than many comparable cars.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2014 Mazda CX-9 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 64 to 98. The 2014 Mazda CX-9 is less safe than the 2014 Subaru Tribeca, the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, the 2014 Ford Flex, the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, the 2014 Ford Explorer, the 2014 GMC Acadia, the 2014 Toyota Sienna, the 2014 Dodge Durango, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is about as safe as the 2014 Nissan Quest and the 2014 Kia Sedona.
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