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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

46000 mi

US $375
Dealer mechanic disassembled LF axle assembly and added grease to location recommend by factory TSP. 
113000 mi Right front CV joint leaking. Replaced. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

48800 mi

US $7
Had been making a low frequency "whining" noise when driving around 25-40mph. Mazda dlr said it needed a new power transfer unit, which also started to damage the transmission; both were replaced for free; retail cost: $9K! Free loaner suv. 
65100 mi

$560
Symptoms were harsh engagement from neutral to drive, hard downshift into 4th gear and fluctuations in throttle with cruise control on going uphill. TCM replaced to remedy harsh engagement and shifting. Transfer case replaced as oil condition poor and quantity low. Splines also worn. 
59700 mi Had to replace transfer case. Total cost was under warranty. 
15000 mi valve body leak 
23100 mi In cruise control and 40-55 mph on a slight up slope the transmission will surge about 500 rpm between 1500 & 2000 many many times before it will shift or lock on to a given rpm 
41000 mi Surging since car new. Found tsp that addressed the problem called madza got them to look at it. Couldn't make it do it for the factory rep but he agreededto do the latest update to the software. Problem solved 
19000 mi Rear axle seals replaced 
103000 mi Transfer case was replaced,  as were the rear axle seals. 
55000 mi The transfer case failed, and when it was removed the tech discovered the transmission was also damaged. They replaced both under warranty. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 Transmission Problems

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