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%)

Chart based on 93 repairs.
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2011 Mazda CX-9 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 16 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

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3100 mi Initially, knocking noise from front right, mainly when turning left (no brakes applied). Ended up happening also when driving slowly and turning steering wheel left to right. Work Done: Replaced right engine mount. Fixed problem. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

128000 mi Had coolant leak. Found out the drain plug was cracked and almost sheared off. A large rubber washer originally hid the defect. Mechanic replaced the drain plug. As I am a regular customer, there was no charge to replace the plug and top off the coolant. 
130000 mi

US $175
Oil pressure sending unit had a leak. Was leaking on air compressor which kept oil from leaking on driveway, so only upon oil check light coming on, I was unaware of the leak. Unit was replaced and oil change included. 
144000 mi

US $75
Replace thermostat and upper radiator hose 
30000 mi Replace Fuel Sensor 
12000 mi Loud buzzing metal rattle from underneath vehicle towards firewall when accelerating, low speed to near shift points as engine revs. Sounds like loud exhaust rumble. Could not duplicate when at dealer, but vehicle inspected underneath. 
5000 mi heard a slight ticking noise from the engine under light load and low RPM. dealer could not replicate but advised that Mazda is aware of this common issue and has issued a notice that they are aware of the sound but not to be concerned. 
9000 mi Ticking noise coming from engine off idle. 
11000 mi dealer agreed to replace engine to resolve the ongoing ticking issue 
106000 mi

US $249
Spark plugs replacement 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

80700 mi Replaced failed purge valve 
125776 mi

US $1500
Replaced #4 fuel injector and all spark plugs 
161000 mi

US $635
#5 fuel injector replaced as well as all spark plugs (fouled). 
4960 mi

C $54
Hesitates when starting from time to time. Have to let it crake for a while and some times have to turn it off and try again. When taking in for oil change no problem was found, as it started fine each time tried 
56000 mi

US $180
Corrosion on exhaust pipe with hole in system. New pipes fabricated and replaced corroded ones. 
98000 mi

US $150
Engine ping/knock under load between 2000-3000 rpm. Had extended warranty so tried to get engine serviced before 100,000 miles. First attempt, dealer said they could not reproduce. 6 months later I took the car to a different dealer and drove with a mechanic who heard the noise. They said it was a rattle in the pre-cat. I completely disagree. This is not a rattle, it's a spark knock. It's gotten worse over the past year. Super loud when the engine is cold. Fuel trims look good. I really think it's a timing issue. I've done almost everything short of pulling the heads. 
112000 mi

US $75
Replaced one failed fuel injector and replaced O-Rings on all injectors while I had the fuel rail off. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 Engine Problems

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