2007 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2007

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2007 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Mazda CX-9 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mazda CX-9

Engine not specified

45000 mi

US $80
Bad strut when sold. 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

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 
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. 
34300 mi Grinding noise from front suspension when driving from a stop. 
116000 mi The front axle was rusted and broke. The vehicle was totaled. 
193000 mi

US $2500
Struts, tierod ends, 
136100 mi

US $515
Replaced front drivers side wheel bearing. 
73000 mi

US $982
Replaced right front tie rod end Front lower control arms replaced 
146400 mi

US $375
Front wheel bearings squeaking/creeking when turning. 
101500 mi

US $700
replaced front bearing 
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). 
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! 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

58900 mi

C $1100
Replaced left rear wheel hub assembly pls flushed the transmission, differential and power steering fluid. 
100000 mi

US $550
Rear shock absorbers replaced 
126000 mi

US $600
Tie rods and ball joints rear stabilizer Some covered by recall 
141500 mi

US $617
Shimmy. Replaced both outer tie rod ends. 
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 
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 
195000 mi

US $2000
Front struts and associated parts replaced plus wheel alignment 
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 
111000 mi

US $1800
Power rack replaced d/t leak 
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. 
102000 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 
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 
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. 
104000 mi

US $300
Front left wheel bearing went out. Had to be replaced. 
21000 mi Cracked wheel bearing replaced. 
93000 mi

US $250
Rear wheel bearing. Warranty. 
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. 
27000 mi

US $1400
Replace both rear wheel bearings. 
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 
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 
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 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems

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