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Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (7%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 924 repairs.
Mazda CX-9 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 56000 mi US $751 |
Rubbing sound on right left. Replaced brake pads and turned rotors. |
2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $450 |
Noise from right front wheel while braking. Turned out to be backing plate rubbing. Dealer talked wife into new pads even though the pads on the cars were <1 year old. |
2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29900 mi | Brake booster vacuum leak |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi | Brake booster vacuum leak, brake booster replaced under warranty extension for that part. Had to order part but provided loaner. |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20700 mi | Hiss or whistle from under dash when brake pressed and held. Pedal mushy but brakes still worked. Diagnosed as a failed vacuum booster for the master cylinder. Replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| 62620 mi C $800 |
Had to replaced all Rotor and Pads |
| 49000 mi | The brake booster failed. This possibility was mentioned in an extended warranty notice several months ago, but it was still a dangerous surprise when it happened while driving the car in heavy traffic. The brakes worked, but with a delay and more effort. |
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Replacement of warped front rotors, new front brake pads. |
| 48000 mi US $400 |
Pulsing/vibration coming from rear disc brakes. Rotors and discs had plenty of material life left in them. Replaced discs and pads all around. Issue went away. |
| 75000 mi US $700 |
Brake pedal was very soft and emitted a hissing sound when pressed. It was diagnosed as failing master cylinder |
| 29000 mi US $100 |
Brakes became VERY soft, requiring standing on the pedal to stop. It began while we were on vacation in the mountains, which was obviously not ideal worrying about braking on a windy mountain road. |
| 59000 mi | Boosters |
| 27000 mi | The brake booster completely failed making braking extremely difficult and dangerous. Brake booster was replaced under warranty. Parts in stock, known problem. |
2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 209000 mi US $3000 |
Brake lights not coming on |
| 53100 mi | Power braking system was leaking |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 81000 mi US $500 |
Replaced brake Rotors and Pads, Serviced the transmission, and replaced fluid. |
| 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 |
| 55000 mi | Brake booster covered under warrantee |
| 10000 mi | brake switch failed and replaced under warranty. |
| 60000 mi | the brake vacuum booster failed (a known issue covered by a recall) |
| 153000 mi US $525 |
Failed power brake booster was replaced. |
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 |
| 96000 mi US $670 |
Brake booster failed |
| 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. |
2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $100 |
break vacuum booster replaced (extended warranty) |
| 16000 mi | TCS Off(Traction Control System) and the symbol were lit a couple of times in the initial weeks of purchase as Certified Pre-Owned. Took to service as a preemptive measure. The codes came up okay and was told to forget about them. |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Front rotors and pads |
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Master cylinder, booster. |
| 64000 mi | brake cylinder |
| 56420 mi $300 |
The brake booster and brake master cylinder had to be replaced. The guys from the warranty department covered around 40% of the cost. |
2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102200 mi US $1100 |
Left Front Brake Caliper was sticking, had to be replaced. |
| 68400 mi US $500 |
Back calipers were stuck |
| 25000 mi | Clunking sound applying and releasing brakes |
| 36000 mi US $900 |
Leak in master cylinder caused problem with vacuum in booster brake. Both have had to be replaced. Very premature and a problem reported for 2008 model but not recall. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Vacuum booster had torn membrane and was not reliably holding pressure. This was a known issue and Mazda had extended the warranty for that part. Our vehicle was ~6 months beyond the warranty, but the dealer worked with us an charged us only $100 for the repair, which otherwise would have been ~$700. |
| 8000 mi | replace abs module and reflash TCS |
| 51000 mi | Hissing noise when brake pedal pressed. Brake booster replaced part of the warranty campaign |
2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $1450 |
Brakes, rotors, calipers |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
brake caliper froze, brakes failed |
| 89800 mi US $250 |
Abs controller went bad |
2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22000 mi | Dsc, tcs off and break light on |
| 60000 mi | Booster damaged. Replaced under warranty. |
| 114700 mi C $600 |
Replaced rear brake rotors and pads. Service parking brake. Parking brake was not working prior to service. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
dust shield near rotors were warped |
| 121000 mi US $800 |
frozen caliper |
| 153000 mi US $1000 |
change both calipers |
| 84000 mi US $400 |
Brake caliper problem |
| 11000 mi |
2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 178372 mi US $680 |
Replaced master cylinder and brake booster. |
| 91500 mi US $600 |
As my observation goes, my CX9 shows brake wear irregularly around 30,000 miles. It becomes unbearable at 45,000 miles. First time, I got the rotor turned and new brake shoes. this time I got the whole set, and got good discount. |
2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $1100 |
passenger side calipers. front rotors again , pads |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
Right front brake caliper was sticking. Noticed sluggishness and felt slight roar at higher speeds. Required new brake pads, new right caliper and rotor (replaced in 2015), and new brake lines/hoses. |
| 75000 mi US $200 |
Siezed brake caliper from corrosion. Replaced and system was bled. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
New front caliper and pads. Old caliper had corroded pistons. |
| 24000 mi | Right front caliper stuck/frozen "on" ,required new caliper and rotor(heat damage). Voluntarily replaced LF rotor at same time. Pads were almost new-not replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Emergency brake pedal rubber pad broke apart and needed replacement. |
| 39000 mi US $169 |
TCS light came on. Repairs showed that it was the way the dealer installed a remote start system and did not replace a wiring bundle into the correct position. |
| 13000 mi | TSB - faulty ABS warning light |
| 102000 mi US $112 |
One of the two front rotor pistons seized on drivers side causing brake to stick. |
| 56300 mi | Problem with traction control. Tech found grease on wiring around turn signal. |
| 17360 mi A $360 |
ABS inadvertently activating for no reason, rare occurrence only happening at less than 20kph, usually on an angle and making right hand turn. |
2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $650 |
Front brakes replaced for wear and tear |
| 17360 mi | car made sounds when brake was applied but only once every time the car went from reverse to drive or drive to reverse...It was caused by different mazda dealer than the one that did the original work. |
2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Support mounting and rear caliper holder. |
| 12000 mi | Squeaky brakes. Technician lubed all parts that could be lubed. Problem solved. |
| 93000 mi | Replaced power brake unit and bled system. |
| 118000 mi US $2500 |
Jammed calipers |
| 19000 mi | TSB issues for squeaking from front and rear brakes. I noticed the sound and reported it to dealer at time of service. They searched and found TSB's and ordered parts for both front and rear and replaced both. |
| 67000 mi US $482 |
Main cylinder was not working properly, pedal would go half way to the floor intermittently before engaging |
| 82000 mi US $940 |
The right front caliper seized up and destroyed pads and rotor. Replaced both cailipers, pads and rotors |
| 63000 mi US $400 |
New rotors and calipers |
| 209000 mi US $570 |
front calipers replaced along with disk rotation and pads |
| 29000 mi US $270 |
They turned the roters and added some parts that were part of a TSB re rear brake noise. To have it covered by warranty, you had to complain during first 12 months. I did not get the noise until after the 20,000 mile service. |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
High pitched noise from rear brake. Caliper not working correctly. Calipers replaced. (pads rotor also) |
| 74760 mi C $300 |
Replaced front pads and rotors. Replaced right front caliper assembly. Changed engine oil and filter and battery. |
| 114080 mi C $400 |
Replaced front brake pads and passenger front calipers. Flushed brake lines. |
| 55800 mi A $1000 |
Brake master cylinder failure |
| 49300 mi US $100 |
Rotors were warped. Rotors were re-ground. They did not replace them this time because car is no longer under warranty. |
| 114000 mi US $762 |
New front rotors and pads |
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