2007 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2007

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2007 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Mazda CX-9 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

64000 mi

US $4500
Transmission was failing did not want to spend 4500.00 to repair the transmission. 
38000 mi Trans made metallic clicking noise when first moving from a dead stop, forward or reverse. Lubed transaxle linkage, under powertrain warranty. Trans made metallic clicking noise when first moving from a dead stop, forward or reverse. Lubed transaxle linkage, under powertrain warranty. 
73000 mi

US $982
Transmission fluid flush 
69000 mi

US $1100
Coil codes due to faulty PCM. 
139000 mi Transmission making a whine noise in 6th gear 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

243000 mi

US $850
Transfer case needed replacing. Bought new one and replaced. Changed rear differential fluids when at it. 
98400 mi

US $1700
Transfer case had slow leak. Gear lube dried out, transfer case failed. Rear wheel drive cannot engage during low traction, 4wd dashboard light flashes when rears should be turning. 
130000 mi Transfer case still had a slow leak. 
171000 mi

US $1350
Replaced transmission take off unit, $1350 symptoms were a whining engine. Replaced transmission take off unit, $1350 symptoms were a whining engine 
215000 mi

US $700
Rear drive not engaging - our AWD is currently a front-wheel drive. Had a grinding noise but has not worsened so we left it alone for now. 
96500 mi

US $250
Replace cracked serpentine belt 
151000 mi

US $2500
replace drive axle, radiator and flush brake fluid 
79000 mi

US $1300
Replaced PTU after seal leaked. Replaced PTU after seal leaked. 
31000 mi Clinking noise when transmission engages. TSB was issued for this problem. Sanded down some part in the axle and resolved the problem. 
59000 mi

US $637
Rear axle seals leaking. Seals replaced. 
75000 mi

US $355
Rear axle seals leaking - replaced. 
99000 mi

US $130
Rear differential pan cover leaking - resealed 
100500 mi

US $1500
AWD differential completely failed 
139000 mi

US $120
slipping in 6th gear at 50mph, sometimes 5th gear - but only at 50mph. Replaced transmission fluid to attempt to fix. June 2017 update - not transmission, fuel injectors, improvement with adding fuel injector cleaner 
4000 mi AWD system not working. No power was going to the rear wheels. Dealer determined that PTU/transfer case had failed and replaced it. AWD not working - no power going to rear wheels. Dealer replaced transfer case. 
25500 mi Rear differential oil seals leaking. Both left and right output shaft seals replace. Vehicle still under drive train warranty. Duplicate entry. Rear differential oil seals leaking. Both left and right output shaft seals replace. Vehicle still under drive train warranty.  
75000 mi 4 wheel drive pto replaced 
34000 mi Installed a new transfer case. 
75000 mi Noticed rear differential leaking, took to dealer. They found the seal had worn the differential housing, so the entire housing had to be replaced. Luckily extended warranty paid the $3,800. 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 Transmission Problems

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