2010 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2010

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2010 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Mazda CX-9 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mazda CX-9

Engine not specified

22940 mi Engine light came on. Loss of power and transmission disfunction. Gears not shifting properly. 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

55000 mi Whine noise at low rpm at 40-50mph. Transmission replaced under warranty 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

55000 mi

US $350
Torque convertor hesitation 
57000 mi Torque Convertor was failing requiring a new transmission and torque convertor. 
58000 mi

US $600
Power transfer unit cracked and needed to be replaced 
40000 mi leaking transfer case 
123000 mi

US $2000
All four differential mounting bushings (rubber) were badly deteriorated and replaced. The rear two are a difficult and costly repair. 
80000 mi

US $3100
AWD Transfer case failed and also damaged transmission. Very disappointed to say the least. 
35000 mi Torque convert was not coming out of lockup properly. Dealer changed transmission fluid under warranty and problem seems to be gone. 
48800 mi all wheel drive not operating. in snow car will not move only front tires spin and truck seems to lose power and go nowhere dealer says computer firmware needed or bad transfer case will be taking car back to dealer 2/21/2013 keep you posted 
67000 mi Transfer case failing - covered by Mazda up to 100k miles per recent mfg letter 
47500 mi Transfer case failed. Able to drive to dealer. 4 hour repair. 
104500 mi

US $1700
transfer case went bad replaced with new one 
6500 mi Minor leak from rear differential oil seal (right side). Oil seal replaced. 
10500 mi Sulfur smell was caused by a bad AWD transfer case; the smell was the oil inside burning up. Dealer replaced the transfer case under warranty; problem is resolved. Replaced bad AWD transfer case under warranty. We experienced a bad sulfur smell for several weeks, which was finally diagnosed as the oil in the transfer case burning up. 
42000 mi Passenger side front axle came unseated under hard acceleration. Dealer re-seated. Did not require replacement this time but might if it reoccurs. 
67000 mi

US $1400
Noise when accelerating from transmission. Replaced transfer case. Not covered under warranty, as my car is over 60k miles and no longer covered under powertrain warranty. 
37820 mi required new transfer case 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 Transmission Problems

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