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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (39%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (12%)

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Chart based on 33 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

112000 mi control arm recall. 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

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. 
61000 mi

US $672
Replaced inner and outer front tie rods (both left and right) 
83000 mi

US $800
Left rear hub assembly replaced. 
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. 
69600 mi

US $600
The front passenger wheel bearing went out. 
105000 mi

US $200
Wheel bearing was making loud vibrating noise at high speeds Front Passenger wheel bearing 
45000 mi

US $950
Front right hub warped 
70000 mi

US $150
Bad tie rod end link, also replaced lower control arms under factory recall program 
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. 
90400 mi

US $350
Front right wheel bearing replaced 
31000 mi Loud road noise from left side only 
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. 
35000 mi Bad bearing at front right wheel...rubbing sound heard under most conditions. Both front bearings replaced under warranty. 
80300 mi

US $1800
replaced tie rods. 
80600 mi

US $600
and tie rod repair 
88000 mi

US $200
Right inner tie rod replaced 
174000 mi

US $500
Replace driver rear bearing a week later 
67000 mi

US $200
replace inner and outer control tie-rod ends 
51000 mi

US $325
REPLACED 2 REAR SHOCKS, 1 WAS LEAKING 
61000 mi

US $150
inner tie rod worn 
32860 mi

C $585
Both main and return steering wheel hoses were leaking pretty bad, also clamp (holding the hose) broken. 
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 
132000 mi

US $732
Change both tie rod ends that were worn... 
166000 mi

US $550
rusty suspension parts were changed 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems

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