2013 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2013

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2013 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 25 repairs.
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2013 Mazda CX-9 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mazda CX-9

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Mazda CX-9 in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

56000 mi

US $751
Rubbing sound on right left. Replaced brake pads and turned rotors.  Also replace wheel bearing and axel. 

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2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-9 in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017

74000 mi

US $220
OEM battery not holding charge. 
Mazda CX-9 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017

44000 mi

US $450
Noise from right front wheel while braking. Turned out to be backing plate rubbing. Dealer talked wife into new pads even though the pads on the cars were <1 year old. 
Mazda CX-9 in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

51000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking right-front strut. 
Jan 2017 Repaired/replaced left-front bearings 
Oct 2017

75000 mi
The fob sensor that allows the push-button on the driver's side door handle to operate no longer works. Was told cost to fix would be prohibitive. 
Apr 2018

85000 mi

US $100
Factory battery replaced after just two years. Under warranty. 
Oct 2021

130000 mi

US $900
Replaced starter 
Jan 2022

141000 mi

US $400
Replaced torn CV boot 

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2013 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-9 in Iowa, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Feb 2016

22000 mi
Heat shield underneath car broke off 
Jan 2018

39000 mi

US $300
Heat shield underneath gas tank came unattached. Shield was removed due to it riding in the driveshaft. Need to take it back in and assess replacement. 
Jul 2022

66000 mi

US $700
Wheel bearing worn an loud, and needed to be replaced 
Mazda CX-9 in Kansas, United States
Aug 2015 - Feb 2022
Aug 2016

43000 mi

US $600
Check engine light on. 1st trip replaced fuel cap. 2nd trip replaced cannister valve. 3rd trip replaced fuel cap again 
Feb 2022

87000 mi

US $125
Check engine light was on. Turns out fuel cap is letting gas in. Had changed the entire fuel intake line at the dealership 3 years ago for $1200 but seems like the issue has resurfaced 
Mazda CX-9 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2021 - Sep 2022
Oct 2021

88000 mi

US $25
Oil bubbling from awd transfer case. Googled issue and found a method to suck out and replace the gear oil. Replaced gear oil. 
Mazda CX-9 in Nevada, United States
Sep 2016 - May 2018
Sep 2017

35560 mi
Driver's side visor would not stay up Although outside of warranty period, dealer picked up total cost! 
Mar 2018

38000 mi
Transfer case failed. Replaced under warranty and Mazda added 2 yrs to powertrain warranty to cover this part. 
Mazda CX-9 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2019
Oct 2015

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 
Mazda CX-9 in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

27300 mi
The transfer case was leaking Transfer case replaced 
Feb 2016

29900 mi
Brake booster vacuum leak 
Mazda CX-9 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

39000 mi

US $100
Nav system completely stopped working, as if the vehicle didn't even have built in navigation. Dealer reflashed the system and seems to be fine now. 
Apr 2017

57248 mi
AWD transfer case replaced under Mazda extended warranty 
Mazda CX-9 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

41000 mi
Drive shaft for all wheel drive to the rear wheels. Seal at the trans case started leaking.. Nothing major and was still under warranty 

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