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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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Chart based on 924 repairs.
Mazda CX-9 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 177 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | A thump/strange noise from the right front wheel area is periodically heard going over uneven pavement, changes in grade, or speed bumps. |
| 6000 mi | [tie-rod] was loose needed to be tightened |
2016 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | There was a clunking noise in the rear right suspension and a suspension part had to be replaced. |
2016 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15190 mi | TSB on right rear springs |
| 13000 mi | Right rear spring started sounding like a old bed at a sketchy motel. Dealer replaced coil spring and rubber protector. |
2014 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32314 mi | Front lower control arms were replaced as part of a factory recall. |
| 52140 mi | Both rear stabilizer links worn and replaced |
2014 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Front Wheel Bearing |
2013 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 56000 mi US $751 |
Also replace wheel bearing |
2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $400 |
Replaced leaking right-front strut. |
| 50500 mi | Repaired/replaced left-front bearings |
2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Wheel bearing worn an loud, and needed to be replaced |
| 7200 mi | Breaking became soft, surging. During routine oil change, dealer replaced all four rotors and one control arm at no charge. See Mazda Safety Recall 8515G |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $920 |
Front shocks/struts were replaced. |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26660 mi | Suspension/steering recall repair. ball joints and lower control arms replaced under recall. |
| 30500 mi US $200 |
Loose from end |
| 106000 mi US $650 |
Suspension bushings in front of car replaced to tighten steering and remove clunking noises when hitting pot holes. |
| 62620 mi C $800 |
Power steering hose was leaking and oil was dropping on top the exhaust, we can smell burned oil in the car. Replaced power steering hose. |
2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi | Replaced original struts and shocks. One strut and one shock leaking. Replaced all four. |
| 137000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Replaced howling left wheel bearing/hub assembly |
| 209000 mi US $3000 |
Leaking shocks, worn out springs. |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Broken wheel bearing caused noise in the front left wheel. More pronounced on smooth tarmac as it could be heard above the road noise. |
| 89000 mi US $1650 |
Needed to replace driver side front strut. Had to replace in pairs. Was bottoming out and was leading to poor handling. |
2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125776 mi US $1500 |
Inner and outer tierod replaced |
| 42780 mi | power steering pump failed dealer still has it pump not in after 10 days in shop,truck is unsafe to drive.email to Mazda they don't care either,shame on you Mazda its a Ford part and I found 6 locally at dealers in Sault Ste.Marie Ontario |
| 42780 mi | truck was in shop for 29 days waiting for a new power steering pump to come from Japan WOW a power steering pump from Japan good job Mazda,now I get a notice that advises 4wd transfer cases are bad and warranty is extended to 140k on this!!! |
| 119000 mi US $750 |
Wheel bearings on my rear drivers side wheel went bad - had to be replaced. And now the front drivers side wheel is making noise too. :-/ |
| 126000 mi US $500 |
Had to replace front drivers side wheel hub |
2010 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 66700 mi US $1300 |
replaced steering rack assumed new, but used part installed. still too much play in the steering. |
2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi | front lower arms two days later |
| 41000 mi US $600 |
Had to replace rear driver side wheel bearings |
| 76500 mi US $330 |
Had to replace driver's side rear wheel bearing. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Tie rods replaced |
2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $400 |
Control rod bushing. |
| 43000 mi | Control arm recall due to possible rusting and failure. |
| 55000 mi US $1100 |
Rear wheel bearings. |
| 70000 mi US $1150 |
Tie rod and control arm. |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Control arm recall. Outer right front tie rod replaced. |
| 47000 mi | Wheel hub bearing was replaced |
| 58000 mi | Wheel Bearings |
| 84500 mi US $1050 |
Wheel bearing, driver front |
| 102200 mi US $1100 |
Rear Wheel bearing failed, entire hub assembly had to be replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $650 |
Alignment attempted by dealership. Broke bolt and back toe adjuster was seized so needed to be replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $2000 |
Inner tie rod replaced on one side. |
| 266200 mi US $600 |
Needed new wheel bearings |
| 297000 mi US $1000 |
New struts ,cv joints and brakes over a period pf three trips !!! And yes we are still driving it! I gave it to my son who lives in Chicago I dont expcet it to last terribly long now. We do keep oil changed but.. |
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Rear suspension gave out |
| 109000 mi US $600 |
Both rear wheel bearings needed replacing |
| 78120 mi C $500 |
Cracked wheel bearing replaced. |
2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 112000 mi | control arm recall. |
2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $2998 |
Repaired rotted bushings. Dealer was also unable to loosen bolts to replace rear subframe that was damaged. Had to cut control arms and other parts. |
| 67000 mi US $200 |
replace inner and outer control tie-rod ends |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Right inner tie rod replaced |
| 174000 mi US $500 |
Replace driver rear bearing a week later |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Bad tie rod end link, also replaced lower control arms under factory recall program |
| 42000 mi US $180 |
Droning noise from under car. Dealer said propeller shaft needs replacing. Actually it was the wheel hubs. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
Wheel hubs were making a grinding noise |
| 119500 mi US $732 |
Change both tie rod ends that were worn... |
| 166000 mi US $550 |
rusty suspension parts were changed |
| 90400 mi US $350 |
Front right wheel bearing replaced |
| 61000 mi US $672 |
Replaced inner and outer front tie rods (both left and right) |
| 83000 mi US $800 |
Left rear hub assembly replaced. |
| 69600 mi US $600 |
The front passenger wheel bearing went out. |
| 32860 mi C $585 |
Both main and return steering wheel hoses were leaking pretty bad, also clamp (holding the hose) broken. |
| 68700 mi US $1628 |
Clunking noise turned out to be worn left side control arm. Dealer recommends replace both left and right. |
| 73300 mi US $802 |
Front lower control arms replaced (both sides) |
| 78500 mi US $1729 |
Replaced Lower Right Control Arm for the second time ($948) |
| 89000 mi US $150 |
Front lower control arms needed replacement again. Now this is a recall by Mazda so we were not required to pay for it. |
| 119700 mi US $350 |
Replaced rear shocks after one started leaking oil |
| 126000 mi US $1900 |
Increased body motion and recovery time on bumpy roads. Original front struts replaced. |
| 80300 mi US $1800 |
replaced tie rods. |
| 80600 mi US $600 |
and tie rod repair |
| 45000 mi US $950 |
Front right hub warped |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Wheel bearing was making loud vibrating noise at high speeds Front Passenger wheel bearing |
| 31000 mi | Loud road noise from left side only |
| 92960 mi C $550 |
Rear passenger side wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced. |
| 95140 mi | Car pulls to the right. |
| 109740 mi C $717 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings and 1 ABS sensor. Oil change. Rear wiper blade replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Bad bearing at front right wheel...rubbing sound heard under most conditions. Both front bearings replaced under warranty. |
| 51000 mi US $325 |
REPLACED 2 REAR SHOCKS, 1 WAS LEAKING |
| 61000 mi US $150 |
inner tie rod worn |
2008 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Shocks and struts |
2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105100 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing went out on front driver's side. |
| 65000 mi | Replace passenger wheel bearing under warranty. |
| 100000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
front tire rod replaced |
2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66340 mi C $150 |
During normal maintenance, the left tie-rod was found moving end up and down. |
| 75640 mi C $300 |
Replaced tie-rod end right |
| 96720 mi | Replaced front lower control arms. |
| 86700 mi US $2000 |
Tie rods replaced |
| 84000 mi | Recall for bushings. A-arms were rusted badly, needed to be cut out. New a-arms provided by warranty coverage. |
| 106000 mi US $1300 |
Wheel bearing and hub assy replaced. |
| 151000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced rack |
| 60800 mi US $890 |
Shocks went bad. |
| 65000 mi | Shocks went bad again |
| 82675 mi US $1277 |
Replace four shocks and perform wheel alignments. Shocks showed some wear and tear as the car leaned during cornering |
| 30000 mi US $150 |
Bad rack and pinion system, one arm is loose but still operates. Bad bushings on rear stablalizer bar |
| 38000 mi | Ball ends replaced for recall |
| 32000 mi | bushings replaced |
| 38000 mi | wheel bearings on front L wheel were worn and scraping |
| 46300 mi | Grinding bearings |
| 72000 mi US $400 |
worn wheel bearing |
| 58280 mi C $700 |
Dealer advised tie rod had excessive play and recommended replacement. Agreed and repair completed while in for 96,000km service. |
| 65960 mi C $1000 |
Replaced worn tie rod |
| 99000 mi US $400 |
Uneven tire wear. Recall on lower control arm ball joints which were replaced. As a result of the ball joint problems, outer tie rods also needed to be replaced, but Mazda didn't pay for these. |
| 50000 mi | Right rear wheel bearing |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Both outer tie rods needed replacement. |
| 87000 mi | Lower control arms were replaced, due to wear and recall notice. |
| 89000 mi US $1600 |
Drivers front and rear wheel bearings, |
| 82460 mi C $600 |
Car had a slight shimmy at speeds between 55-65 kph. Tie rod ends replaced and wheel alignment. |
| 78000 mi US $1300 |
Too much play/separation on ball joints. Had to have front lower control arms, swaybar links and swaybar bushings replaced. Also had broken rear differential mount. Had 2 lower differential mounts replaced. |
| 21000 mi | Replace rear right shock |
| 75820 mi C $500 |
Replaced outer tie rod ends |
| 215000 mi US $2700 |
Power steering pump failed and leaked fluid |
| 78000 mi | Front struts both needed to be replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $2045 |
Relaxed 3 wheel bearing hubs, one control arm one sensor. |
| 36000 mi US $400 |
worn tie-rod |
| 73300 mi US $60 |
Replaced worn drivers outer tie rod end. |
| 108300 mi US $800 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing due to loud roaring noise over 30 mph. |
| 109000 mi US $478 |
Lower Control Arm recall, had to replace both lower control arms but parts were not available. Polar Chev and Mazda said car was too dangerous to drive and gave us a loaner car until ours could be repaired. Right front wheel bearing was worn out and making noise. |
| 52800 mi US $50 |
Replaced front driver-side wheel bearing. |
| 67000 mi US $951 |
Ball joint and lower control arm were replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $750 |
inner tie rods and sway bar links worn out |
| 94000 mi US $234 |
outer tie rod ends replaced |
| 111420 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing was about to fail |
| 117780 mi C $1300 |
Replaced ball tie rod ends as well as all four struts |
| 37300 mi US $300 |
Driver side strut replaced |
| 56000 mi US $130 |
Slight shuddering while braking. Right Tie rod end was replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $1700 |
replace ball joints and tie rod ends |
| 132700 mi | front ball joints were replaced again as a warranty item. Am awaiting a reimbursement for previous ball joint repair before recall was issued. |
| 98000 mi US $120 |
Sway bar link became separated. Need to be reimbursed from Mazda since this part was replaced as part of the recall. |
| 59000 mi US $40 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced under warranty |
| 77500 mi US $700 |
could hear the wheel bearings grinding |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
bearings replaced |
| 45000 mi US $80 |
Bad strut when sold. |
2007 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi | The front axle was rusted and broke. The vehicle was totaled. |
2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13640 mi | Front right scrunching noise evident from 1000kms. Many different bushings, lubed and replaced. Steering locking mechanism adjusted ? Problem still prevails. Been to two different mazda dealers to correct the problem. Still dont know how to fix it. |
| 73000 mi US $982 |
Replaced right front tie rod end Front lower control arms replaced |
| 101500 mi US $700 |
replaced front bearing |
| 86800 mi US $1030 |
Ball joint on front passenger side was bad. Also had to replace control arms. Cost included oil change as well as a brake job on the front. Rotors and pads replaced. |
| 116800 mi US $820 |
Ball joint and control arm replaced on driver side. Wheel was coming loose. |
| 135000 mi US $1100 |
Had all shocks and struts replaced |
| 193000 mi US $2500 |
Struts, tierod ends, |
| 146400 mi US $375 |
Front wheel bearings squeaking/creeking when turning. |
| 136100 mi US $515 |
Replaced front drivers side wheel bearing. |
| 34300 mi | Grinding noise from front suspension when driving from a stop. |
| 12000 mi | Car "pulls" to left. Dealer claims to have checked alignment and blamed problem on tires--told us to take it to a tire store and have the whole set "adjusted" Yeah right! |
| 37000 mi US $414 |
Front passenger wheel bearing was making an extremely loud rumble when in motion. Vehicle was 40 miles out of warranty (36,040 miles) and the dealer made me pay. I called Mazda customer service and they reimbursed me the entire amount ($414). |
2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Crunching noise on front suspension. Replaced control arm assembly, fixed part of the noise. Contacted Mazda and they instructed to install additional cushioning around springs, which removed remainder of the noise. |
| 19000 mi | Crunching noise in driver side suspension when going over bumps. Most evident over speed bumps. Same issue. Replaced bushings, did not fix the problem. Replaced rubber bumper on top of strut mount. Sound was from the rubber bumper sliding up and down the shaft. Lubricated also really helped the noise. Haven't noticed in 3 weeks. |
| 111000 mi US $1800 |
Power rack replaced d/t leak |
| 195000 mi US $2000 |
Front struts and associated parts replaced plus wheel alignment |
| 4000 mi | When driving at higher speeds 55+, hard pulling to the left. Found a service bulletin online regarding the problem. |
| 133200 mi US $1100 |
wheel bearing and struts |
| 125000 mi US $1500 |
Purchased tires at TireDiscounters, they did not report worn ball joint. Joint separated while driving immediately out of shop driveway. Broke cv joint, stabilizer end link and various body parts in process. Shop refused liability insuance |
| 27000 mi US $1400 |
Replace both rear wheel bearings. |
| 62000 mi | Lower Ball Joint broke, also causing the axle, tie rod, wheel and transfer case to break. dealer replaced all except transfer case under recall |
| 101000 mi US $910 |
Lower ball joints needed replacement, worn out. Installation required front end alignment upon completion. |
| 120600 mi US $275 |
Replaced front, right tie rod arm. |
| 104000 mi US $300 |
Front left wheel bearing went out. Had to be replaced. |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
Rear wheel bearing. Warranty. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
RR wheel bearing worn and causing noise. Bearing replaced. Total cost $584. Owner paid $100, Extended warranty paid $484. |
| 99000 mi US $130 |
Front strut bearings replaced - making noise in turns |
| 47000 mi US $108 |
Original OEM rear shock absorbers both leaking fluid. Removed and replaced with aftermarket units. I did repairs myself due to quoted cost by repair shop. |
| 90500 mi US $1162 |
Replace rear shock absorbers. Replace right and left control arms |
| 98400 mi US $700 |
Replace right and left control arms and realign car received recall notice after the repair. Waiting for Mazda to reimburse me. |
| 100000 mi US $697 |
Right front tie-rod Front left wheel bearing |
| 117000 mi | Front control arms |
| 157000 mi US $800 |
Right rear hub again! 3rd time having to replace this |
| 123000 mi US $200 |
Tie rod end loose, probably from driving over Cleveland's potholes - repaired. |
| 148000 mi US $800 |
Left front wheel bearing, $350. Both inner/outer front tie rod ends, $450. Sway bar links were preserved, reused. |
| 161000 mi US $300 |
Worn front right wheel bearing |
| 171300 mi | Bad ball joints, noticed from a noise and a feeling of resistance, covered by front control arms recall. |
| 178000 mi US $1000 |
This quarter I replaced left front and rear wheel bearings, and right front ball joints |
| 21000 mi | Cracked wheel bearing replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Replaced right rear shock as it was leaking. Also new rear rotors and pads |
| 75000 mi | steering rack went bad |
| 76000 mi | front control arm bushings were shot |
| 88800 mi US $650 |
2nd time Wheel bearing on front left tire has gone out. |
| 107000 mi US $1300 |
Bearings went out in front - both sides |
| 141500 mi US $617 |
Shimmy. Replaced both outer tie rod ends. |
| 100000 mi US $550 |
Rear shock absorbers replaced |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Tie rods and ball joints rear stabilizer Some covered by recall |
| 58900 mi C $1100 |
Replaced left rear wheel hub assembly pls flushed the transmission, differential and power steering fluid. |
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