2009 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2009

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2009 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Mazda CX-9 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

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. 
68000 mi

US $504
The passenger side window failed to operate. Gears sounded stripped. The Driver side is sounding the same - near repair also. 
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. 
107700 mi

US $900
Regulator-motor issue on driver door 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 

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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. 
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. 
83100 mi

US $500
Battery failed load test 
102000 mi Recall on airbag sensor 
114700 mi

US $110
Original battery failed to start car. Replaced with new battery from dealership, installed it myself. 
101000 mi

US $100
AM radio stopped working. All other audio was fine. Dealer replaced Bose radio. Covered under extended warranty but $100 deductible. 
174000 mi

US $1400
Replace alternator 
51300 mi Leveling motor for front lights do not work. Disconnected the electrical connection. 
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. 
137700 mi Keyless entry not functioning. Have to use emergency key to get the car started. 
153000 mi

US $1000
Starter was failing 
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 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 Electrical Problems

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