2011 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2011

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2011 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (12%)

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2011 Mazda CX-9 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $525
Failed power brake booster was replaced. 
81000 mi

US $500
Replaced brake Rotors and Pads, Serviced the transmission, and replaced fluid. 
113000 mi Front brakes worm down to 3mm. Replaced pads and rotors. Back brakes still at 50%. 
120000 mi

US $161
Steering sensor ring worn out. This caused the traction control light out to stay on. When vehicle was traveling in a straight line, the sensor showed the wheel turning which affected the traction control / stability control. Part was $ 10 and the dealer only charged me for the basic shop scan, part and replacement. I couldn't believe how little I was charged. 
209000 mi

US $3000
Brake lights not coming on 
10000 mi brake switch failed and replaced under warranty. 
60000 mi the brake vacuum booster failed (a known issue covered by a recall) 
94500 mi

US $300
Brake booster failure. A TSB advised of some known defective units, advised free dealer replacement up to 90,000 miles. Mine failed at 91.500. Dealer split cost. 
5700 mi ABS systen returned a fault code so they replaced it 
44200 mi

US $150
Brake booster failure. Fixed under Mazda's extended warranty as it was a known issue for the model year. 
89000 mi

US $1650
Replaced 4 rotors and brake pads at 88k miles. Used Mazda OEM rotors and pads. 
55000 mi Brake booster covered under warrantee 
53100 mi Power braking system was leaking 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi The brake booster failed. It would have been a warranty repair if I'd been under 80,000 miles. 
115000 mi

US $400
Replaced front brake pads. 
73000 mi

US $500
new front pads and rotors 
94000 mi

US $650
Brake booster replaced due to known design issue resulting in leaks and loss of stopping power. Extended warranty for this design issue ended in 2015. 
96000 mi

US $670
Brake booster failed 

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