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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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Mazda CX-9 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 192 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22 mi Spider web Crack in multimedia screen ...dealer put in replacement screen under factory warranty (its a known issue) and also had dealer do software update no extra charge 
6000 mi Upper right hand corner of nav screen glass cracking - replaced under basic warranty. 
36000 mi The infotainment screen had started to haze over and needed to be replaced. I had to take it back three extra times because they didn't have the part, then told me it was in when it wasn't, then they got the wrong part and finally I got it fixed. 

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2018 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7000 mi 2x all warning and indicator lights,alarms etc,came on during driving. vhe running fine at the time,and all warnings ,alarms etc,were unfounded. dealer along with Mazda,checked all wiring systems, connections ecm etc,tested and drove vhe.see what happens in future?according to dealer and Mazda NOT a common occurrence!? do not know if repair is successful? 
14000 mi same as prior,all alarms and warning lights ...shop checked wiring,connections,and reprogrammed 
23000 mi faulty ECU causing multiple failures. Vehicle would go into a limp mode. Replacing the ECU remedied the issues 
200 mi Second row USB ports inop 
4000 mi Battery died for no known reason. Dealer had to clear a smart key fault after jumping the vehicle. No issue with vehicle while the fault was present. 

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2017 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8000 mi Infotainment system crashing, rebooting, going unresponsive when Bluetooth devices are connected. 
53630 mi

C $205
OEM battery failed. Replaced with Group 24F AGM battery. 
8000 mi System locked up to the point could not turn off the radio or control in any way. Would also reboot while driving. 
36000 mi

US $150
Battery needed replacement and it was close to end of warranty period. 

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2016 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Infotainment screen was replaced by dealer under warranty 
7000 mi Oil change reminder popped on and would not shut off despite the system showing we still had 3000 miles to go until next service. The Mazda dealer was stumped and found only switching to the flexible intervals 'fixed' the problem. Dealer also updated the system software because of Bluetooth issues 
13000 mi Infortainment system was acting glitchy again, with occasional long startup times and occasional reboot while driving. 

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2014 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

43000 mi Front driver side window motor replaced Front passenger window motor replaced 
52140 mi Rear driver side window motor replaced Rear passenger side window motor replaced 

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2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi The fob sensor that allows the push-button on the driver's side door handle to operate no longer works. Was told cost to fix would be prohibitive. 
85000 mi

US $100
Factory battery replaced after just two years. Under warranty. 
130000 mi

US $900
Replaced starter 
74000 mi

US $220
OEM battery not holding charge. 

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2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

39000 mi

US $100
Nav system completely stopped working, as if the vehicle didn't even have built in navigation. Dealer reflashed the system and seems to be fine now. 

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2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi Drain plug clogged. Water accumulated in vent and sloshing through fan. Easily cleared with shop vac. 
55000 mi

US $50
Window Regulators on both front sides stopped working due to worn out gears 
31700 mi

US $80
High beams range and quality had significantly degraded since new. Replaced with Sylvania Ultra bulbs. Tried to replace bulbs myself but could not fit my hand in the tight space to insert and secure bulbs. 

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2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi

US $100
brake switch had to be replaced since it was causing a check engine light 
6000 mi TPMS light came on 
80000 mi

US $25
Replaced both headlights after one burned out. Sixth replacement in last 20,000 miles (3 years). Dealer knows this is a big problem for the CX-9, but has no suggestions. I have tried several different top quality bulbs, all seem to last about 6 months. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

US $150
Battery needed to be replaced. 
26000 mi Somehow the housing for the cabin filter was broken. No one knows how. Maybe the company that did our inspection broke it without telling us. 
79000 mi

US $400
alternator failure 
80000 mi

US $150
Driver's door power lock actuator/latch replacement 
123600 mi

US $400
Replace alternator and drive belt 
131523 mi

US $250
replace starter 
116500 mi

US $350
Driver's side window motor failed. 
44200 mi

US $150
Passenger side power window motor failure 
27000 mi Broken driver side window motor. 
47000 mi Passenger side airbag 
64788 mi

US $330
The driver's Master door window switch would not lower the rear left window. It did work in the up direction. The entire switch had to be replaced. 
74000 mi

US $375
Driver's side door [window] motor had to be replaced. Air bag pump replaced due to recall 
101000 mi

US $40
Replaced passenger side window motor. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

4800 mi Problem with tailgate not locking shut. Update: later went away on its own. 
77000 mi

US $150
replaced battery 
8000 mi Replaced the window regulator on driver side because I thought it made noise :) 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

31800 mi A/C condensate drain line became clogged and water built up in reservoir behind glove box. 
34700 mi Driver's side HID low beam stopped working. Bulb was OK, dealer had to replace HID control unit. 
15000 mi DOME LIGHT BUT THE CAR HAS TO BE IN THE SHOP ALL DAY SINCE THEY HAVE TO TAKE THE HEADLINER OFF, NO BIGGIE GOT A LOANER FOR A DAY 
15000 mi Automatic tailgate would not close. Could not close rear hatch, manually or otherwise. 
11700 mi Verizon cell phone charger was stuck in power outlet. Dealer said that it was a known problem, and a TSB had been issued. 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

127000 mi

US $500
Needed to replace the ballast on the HID headlights. 
8500 mi Seat heaters for both seats, recalled but mine had already failed. 
84500 mi

US $1050
Leak, wouldn't hold AC coolant. Major repair, several hours to replace worn parts. 
34500 mi

US $15
Replaced front/rear blower relay (part L1Y1-67-730) because AC/heater blower came on when taking key out of ignition. 
34000 mi

US $70
Car would not start in the morning. I had thought something was draining the battery at night, but after taking the car to a dealer (they said the battery was fine), the second dealer replaced the battery. 
93000 mi

US $180
TPMS sensor on the rear left wheel no longer working. The tire pressure light went on. When I took the tire pressure on the left rear wheel, the valve blew in, and the air pressure leaked. 
107000 mi

US $200
4 external bulbs needed to be replaced 
61380 mi

C $200
Fuel tank sensor replaced. Was told by dealer that the sensor was "gummed up" by the coating used at Krown rustproofing. Have not yet gone back to Krown to ask them if possible. 
63640 mi

C $400
TPMS replaced in one tire 
55000 mi

US $220
TCS system switch failed, and needed to be replaced. 
80900 mi

US $735
new computer for locking system, module under the dash was bad 
79000 mi

US $100
Needed a relay replaced 
108000 mi A/C drain line became clogged. Used shop vac and attachment to suck out obstruction. Appears build up of water may have affected blower fan. 
25000 mi Accessory outlet - blown Fuse. Also light bulb driver side map light, took less than ten minutes to change. 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $400
The window motor needed to be replaced in the front, passenger window 
126000 mi

US $480
Alernator was overcharging. It was rebuilt. 
29000 mi

US $150
Low A/C charge, added freon. OK now Electric window motor failed. Replaced. OK Now. 
30000 mi

US $150
Electric window motor failed. Both front window motors have now failed. 
53000 mi

US $190
Smart key failed 
53000 mi Blind side monitoring working intermittently. Did not repair. 
1300 mi Rear right window fell off track. This was from inproper assembly at plant, a known issue for 2009 CX9. No new parts, just a reassembly of existing. 
73000 mi Passenger side front window stopped rolling up. Would only go down. Dealer replaced actuator and it was under warranty so it didn't cost me anything. 
95300 mi Heard water gurgling. Google search indicated a plugged AC drain. Used vacuum to clear drain underneath car and half gallon of water poured out. 
101500 mi

US $124
Battery suddenly died. 
43000 mi

US $622
Blower motor shorted due to water backing up in AC drain line. 
78000 mi

US $1000
Leak in evaporator coil 
68000 mi

US $504
The passenger side window failed to operate. Gears sounded stripped. The Driver side is sounding the same - near repair also. 
80400 mi

US $140
Engine had been turning over much slower than usual. 
82200 mi The "SMART CARD" ignition key stopped working. Changed battery but still won't work. 
107700 mi

US $900
Regulator-motor issue on driver door 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

107000 mi

US $100
Light harness failed...needed to be replaced. Passenger side. 
83100 mi

US $500
Battery failed load test 
102000 mi Recall on airbag sensor 
51300 mi Leveling motor for front lights do not work. Disconnected the electrical connection. 
59000 mi

US $425
Four Bad TPMS 
70000 mi

US $20
Cable connecting DVD player screen to actual DVD player snapped. Known issue for CX-9s with DVD players; dealers want a fortune to fix. 
71200 mi

US $78
Front and rear blower motor relays for HVAC shot; Mazda TSB 07003/11 instructs dealers to replace both 
66300 mi Air cond fan in front of car was very loud. Looked this up and found that it may be due to clog in condenser drain which leaked onto front passenger floor. After draining the fan motor stopped working. We now need to take it to repair shop. 
73900 mi Tires needed replacement but also the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) looked at. It seems no matter if I have old or new tires within weeks the TPMS light and buzzer seems to go off. These systems are more trouble than they're worth 
82000 mi Tire pressure sensor. 
89000 mi

US $150
Clogged ac caused water on front passenger floor and ac/heat to not function at full capacity. This is the second time this has happened in 3 years. The first time we fixed it ourselves. 
101000 mi

US $100
AM radio stopped working. All other audio was fine. Dealer replaced Bose radio. Covered under extended warranty but $100 deductible. 
137700 mi Keyless entry not functioning. Have to use emergency key to get the car started. 
153000 mi

US $1000
Starter was failing 
174000 mi

US $1400
Replace alternator 
3100 mi Right drivers window was not tracking correctly and was rattling when when down part way while driving. Action taken: Replaced window motor and readjusted window to align correctly. 
114700 mi

US $110
Original battery failed to start car. Replaced with new battery from dealership, installed it myself. 
7000 mi Air bag sensor in the front bumper failed and sent signal to the dashboard. never deployed accidently, Mazda repaired at no cost, even provided a rental car, as the repair took 2 days. 

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2008 Mazda CX-9

Engine not specified

58900 mi There was a power leak that caused the battery to run out of power. I had 3 companies check the problem, but non could find the cause. That’s why I sold my CX-9. 

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2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

4000 mi Faulty clock was losing 30 seconds every week. 
56000 mi

US $30
a/c wouldn't turn off with car. replaced relay. 
101500 mi

US $85
AC drain tube was blocked. Water was dripping down into both front floorboards. Cleared blockage so water would drain correctly. 
125900 mi

US $150
Seat switch that controls the tilt of the seat stopped working. Bought switch at recommendation of shop, only to learn that the problem is with the control module, and don't want to spend any more fixing this. 
162000 mi

US $50
AC drain tube was blocked. Water was dripping down into both front floorboards. Cleared blockage so water would drain correctly. Second time. 
10000 mi sirius radio not functioning properly 
27000 mi  
8000 mi REAR POWER LIFT GATE WOULD NOT CLOSE WHEN POWER BUTTON WAS PRESSED, INTERMITTANT PROBLEM. THE SHOP COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND IT HAS BEEN WORKING FINE EVERY SINCE. 
17000 mi Bluetooth hands-free system did not work. Factory installed incorrect wiring harness for upgraded sound system. Dealership replaced with correct harness and system now works flawlessly. 
28000 mi

US $20
The small parking yellow bulb blew. 
95500 mi

US $400
When ignition is turned off, rear air blower comes on at full blast. This is a known and common issue for the CX-9. Dealer knew exactly how to replace the relay to fix. 
34000 mi Front AC blower remained on after turning engine off. R&R relay under original warranty. 
36200 mi Back A/C on after engine turned off. A/C relay replacement fixed the problem. 
75000 mi

US $500
Drivers electric door actuator failed Replaced with new. Part was 180 rest was labor 

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2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

20000 mi Auto climate controls going crazy in cold weather. 
20800 mi A/C fan coming on when car parked (bad relay) 
77000 mi

US $85
Faulty TPS sensor. 
78000 mi

US $2000
Drivers window no longer working. Needed new motor. Working after repair, but auto up or down no longer working. 
5000 mi Parking lights did not illuminate when vehicle was remotely started. Dealer repaired broken wire. 
8000 mi

US $68
Climate controls were inactive when vehicle was remote-started. Replaced wiring harness. 
17000 mi Repaired loose wire in Mazda remote start wiring harness. 
17000 mi Dealer forgot to initialize remote start remotes at last visit. 
20000 mi Remote start not working. Dealer unable to duplicate, started working without any repairs. 
45300 mi

US $250
Heater fan making a ticking sound. Fan replaced. 
42340 mi

C $500
Key fobs ordered. 
46500 mi Navigation/Rear View camera screen resolution completely washes out during daylight. Dealer admitted that it appears to be a problem and promised to look into a warranty replacement. 
52080 mi New navigation unit ordered by dealer. Seems to be difficult to obtain. 
88000 mi

US $100
door lock failure. 
110000 mi

US $300
exterior electric switch for lock in the driver door. 
89000 mi

US $1600
AC blowing warm on drivers side, colder on passengers side. Diagnosis, low on freon, leak check did not identify leak. Added freon now working correctly. 
98000 mi

US $125
Diagnosis- Passenger side HID headlight stopped working. Control module failure. Dealer quoted an additional $800 to repair but did not have part in stock. Owner purchased part on line and made repairs 
110000 mi Recall air bag inflator - no charge 
60800 mi

US $890
Air conditioner would not stop after engine shut off. 
13000 mi TSB - repaired power driver seat wiring harness. 
15000 mi TSB - faulty ABS warning light 
49000 mi

US $850
Blind spot monitoring module on the left side failed and needed to be replaced. 
66300 mi

US $220
Air Bag Connector 
44000 mi The fuel gauge was not reporting the correct amount of fuel remaining in tank and I ran out of gas. Fuel gauge was faulty. Replaced by dealer no charge. 
15000 mi

US $64
Defrost did not work on remote start. 
8000 mi bad connection between remote starter and ignition switch 
88000 mi

US $23
Replaced front and rear blower relays 
81000 mi

US $450
Both credit card style keys for the car have problems. One is not recognized by the car at all, and will not start the car even with the inserted manual key. The other cannot maintain contact with the battery, so only works part-time. 
134000 mi

US $1046
"White Powder" being released into the ventilation system from a deteriorating evaporator core, and blowing out of the vents into the vehicle. This was possibly the result of an earlier clog in the evaporator drain line. 
142000 mi

US $15
Replaced blower fan relays (front and rear) due to ventilation fan staying on for up to a minute after vehicle was turned off. Known issue for this model. 
27500 mi Rear tailgate interior light switch was repaired (connections tightened), as this only worked occasionally when the tailgate was opened. Rear hatch light (when tailgate opened) only worked occasionally. Dealer tightened the connections for the bulb. Working fine now. 
49000 mi

US $125
Interior ventilation fan would turn on, even if the system was off, when you shut off the engine. Apparently a well known problem at Mazda as the dealer knew right away that an electrical part needed to be replaced. Ventilation fan would not turn off, even when the engine was off. Electronic control was replaced. Dealer knew right away of this problem, so must be common. 
96000 mi

US $250
Condensation drain was plugged, resulting in water on the passenger floor foot-well. Cleaned the drain and the fan motor replaced, as it sat in a pool of water (due to poor draining of condensate) and would only work sporadically. 
17000 mi Remote start control unit needed replacement. 
86300 mi

US $577
Battery was dead and replaced. 
89500 mi Needed another new battery. 
36000 mi Rear AC unit not responding to rear inputs, could only be controled thru the front panel. rear sending board was replaced 
23000 mi Replaced blower motor Replaced blower motor 
42900 mi

US $350
Drivers door electric lock did not work required new actuators. 
46300 mi

US $300
A/C motor burned out due to condensate drain being blocked and overflowed into motor. dealer wanted 910.00 to repair. Got recycled assembly on line for 200.00. took longer to clear drain than to replace motor. also changed 2 fan relays. 
74000 mi

US $834
AC condensate drain plugged. Reservoir filled with water destroying the blower motor 
35000 mi

US $60
rear passenger door lock does not work. motor needed replacement 
75000 mi

US $140
AC line froze, needed to be cleaned out due to the cabin air filter needing to be replaced 
143000 mi

US $1200
air intake clogged water built up in engine wall,shorted out AC compressor,solenoid and other electrical functions of AC. 
145000 mi

US $1700
coil leaking along with gaskets and others 
162200 mi

US $1700
condenser and several other parts need to be replaced. coil replaced last year 
182000 mi

US $1250
Driver side headlight replacement 
215000 mi

US $2700
Alternator failed due to power steering pump dripping fluid on top of it. 
232000 mi

US $3000
entire AC system replacement. 
74000 mi

US $50
Replaced front passenger power window regulator. 
94000 mi

US $50
Aux port died and needed to be replaced 
24500 mi Frt left window motor was loose in door causing rattle and periodic closing problem. Replaced relays that caused AC to run when ignition was turned off. 
43000 mi

US $90
HVAC fan relay replaced. Known problem on CX-9. 
46000 mi

US $32
HVAC fan relay failed 
56000 mi

US $60
Air filter and blower clogged with dust causing condensation to pool and overflow into passenger footwell. cleaned out dust. blower shorted, replaced blower 

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2008 Mazda CX-9 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

1000 mi Computer chip "brain" not working; drain battery continously; unable to start/need to jump CX9 in the morning; been in shop for 20 days; still waiting for part on back order;"it's a new car.....we don't have the part ....." Never buy a Mazda.  auto climate control not working properly, vehicle would not heat up; need to manual override to heat the car. "we don't see any problem" ...... wish they drive the car when it's cold with kids... then again....we have not.....since the dealer.. 
1000 mi Smart key does not work again; cannot start nor open/close door with remote. Mazda refused to toll vehicle to dealer near my home.... DON'T GET A MAZDA 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

67000 mi

US $400
Bluetooth failure 
67300 mi

US $175
Bluetooth module failed. Had to be completely replaced climate control sensor relays blown. Blowers were coming on when vehicle was turned off. 
78000 mi

US $1200
Filters replaced and boxes cleaned out 
5000 mi Sat radio ant has an internal failure according to the repair report. 
5000 mi both wireless headphones for the RES system physically broken. Replaced as goodwill to customer 
14000 mi Head phones replaced as goodwill to customer, but TSB came out after they were replaced. 
59000 mi Airbag spontaneously deployed while driving! Major safety issue! Engr from Japan flown in to investigate. Replaced steering wheel, airbag, clock spring, and airbag module SAS unit. Mazda covered expenses. Had family in car. Frightening. 
6000 mi Battery in "smart card" was replaced remote-start fob never worked--replaced clock "lost" time, module replaced vehicle pulled to left, serviced per TSB 
9000 mi Faulty remote start fob replaced. Paid for using Mazda-issued voucher. Dealer would not replace under warrantee. Replacement clock still loses time--about 1 minute/month. Car still pulls, dealer says "take to tire dealer and have all tires adjusted 
12000 mi Clock will "lose" time, eventually being two minutes off. Dealer replaced clock module one time and said they can't do anything else until Mazda issues a TSB. 
25000 mi Took car in for a second radio/clock display since first replacement has also not been able to maintain accurate time. Doubtful that is will work, think it's "throwing parts" at the problem. Also had new gas cap installed as the lanyard had broken. 
26000 mi The clock/radio display was replaced for a second time. This time it seems to be keeping accurate time. 
29000 mi CD player jammed. Would not play CDs, would not eject CDs. All other audio functions normal. New CD player ordered. Will be swapped out and original sent to Bose to retrieve CDs stuck inside. 
90000 mi Hole in condensor (may have been from a rock), condesor replaced at Firestone The controls in the rear no longer work properly. Air still flows, but the fan control does not work. A part fell off and I cannot locate it (spring). Since the air still flows when the controls are off (front control), I leave it be. 
111000 mi

US $75
Blower motor failed... probably due to water backup from a clogged drain a few months ago. Changed out the blower and all is good. Easy job also. 
152000 mi

US $50
Needed a new battery. 
30000 mi Clock ran slow. Don't know if it is fixed yet. auto headlights sometimes stay on after leaving garage when daylight and sometimes go out immediately. 
36000 mi Rear blower would not turn off. Had to replace a relay Squealing ac fan motor. 
88500 mi

US $280
Blue tooth quit working. Called Mazda Blue Tooth support. They stepped me through diagnostics. Called two dealers and was told the Blue Tooth module needed replacing at an insane cost of around $700. Disconnected battery and problem solved AC drain stopped up 
102900 mi stopped up drain 
54000 mi

US $13
Hvac fan would turn on full blast when car was turned off. Happened intermittently. Googled issue and found a TSB stating the relays need to be replaced. Dealer just charged me cost of parts as it only took them 2 minutes to install. 
119100 mi

US $45
Front blower fan stopped working. Bought 3rd party fan and repaired myself. 
13640 mi The shop replaced the filter for the air conditioner which has smelled since day one and still smells, but after it was replaces my fan in my heater/air conditioner sounded like it was taking off in a plane. Clock lost time...replaced clock. It seems to be keeping time now. 
38000 mi

US $100
Rear HVAC blower would continue to run after car was turned off (key was taken out). Dealer replaced unit. Covered under extended WTY. Rear HVAC blower would continue to run after car was turned off (key was taken out). Dealer replaced unit. Covered under extended WTY.0 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi

US $823
Diagnostics and repair of HID control unit. HID control unit $588.22. OUTRAGEOUS FOR ONE ELECTRICAL PART. 
65720 mi

C $800
Replaced condenser unit. Had a leak. Fans blowing when car is turned off. 
5000 mi Navigation would become very dark making almost unreadable, randomly. May be problem with light sensor. 
11000 mi Navigation still sporadically goes dark, dealer replaced front windshield and light-sensor. 
5000 mi Light switch on front overhead door broke at time of delivery - 8/2007. Finally got the part in and fixed in 2/2008. 
21000 mi Replaced faulty smart card key. 
9800 mi Front windows and skylight open when vehicle parked and shut off. I was walking into a store and looked back at the vehicle only to see the windows and moonroof opening all by themselves. Not a bad thing in the summer but it was pouring out and everything 
75000 mi clock and display kept malfunctioning bad window motors 
142300 mi

US $900
Full AC replacement 
1000 mi Doors would not lock. 
37000 mi

US $56
Electric door lock on rear door inoperable. Wire had come loose. 
130000 mi Remote start failed, horn would honk continually, car would not start. Removed fuse from remote start to disable, that was the last straw and the reason I sold it. 
172900 mi

US $50
left headlight 
195000 mi

US $1214
a/c compressor (after-market) plus filter, compressor oil, recharge and leak test 
202000 mi Recall for air bag, potential for shrapnel Headlights replaced - one was out 
230000 mi

US $1000
A/C compressor replacement during which radiator fell apart. Both replaced 
89000 mi

US $15
Had to replace headlights 
43000 mi

US $400
Fine white particles throughout car when using HVAC. Fine white particles continued to be blown throughout cabin - part replaced to fix problem. 
80300 mi Bluetooth stopped working. Bluetooth failed to connect with phones (any) and stay connected. Pairing would fail or take a very long time. Once connected, it would not stay connected. 
45000 mi Airbag warning light special service program 78 - wiring of accessory sockets may cause airbag control module warning. 
46000 mi Rear hatch keyless entry sensor failed. Replaced failed keyless remote sensor 
23000 mi

US $169
Replaced A/C-heater fan relays per TSB 07-005/10. Replaced rear A/C-heater control panel due to failed fan control. Replaced A/C-heater fan relays per TSB 07-005/10. Replaced rear A/C-heater control panel due to failed fan control. 
17000 mi Airbags stopped working - indicator lights came on - TSB 08-003/08 - parts installed, modifications made, retested, sucessful repair 
160000 mi

US $150
clogged AC evap drain, caused leaking into passenger side floor 
8000 mi 11-2-11 A/C - started blowing hot air - had to reprogram - Mazda had a service notice on it but not notifying anyone - just reprogram if owner starts having problem 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

35000 mi AC exhaust fan. 
48000 mi Repaired fuse for remote start where AC and wipers did not work because of the winter. 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

34000 mi

US $80
Clogged air conditioning. Water filled up in the engine as a result, and the A/C couldn't function. Cost to repair was $80. 

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