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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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Mazda CX-9 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 72 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

8000 mi Moonroof switch sticks, occasionally requires several pushes to open moonroof 
4000 mi minor issue with plastic wheel arch trim 

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2016 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

17000 mi

US $125
Other car pulled off wheel base trim and had to have it replaced 

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2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

2000 mi Rubber seal surrounding headlight on driver's side was improperly installed; replacement required removal of bumper, grille and headlight assembly (4 hours to complete), loaner car provided 

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2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

35000 mi Finish flaked off of steering wheel radio satellite controls for radio. 
6000 mi Manual lift plastic gate handle broke off and had to be replaced 
62620 mi

C $800
Rattling noise coming from rear back passenger side. Mecanic could not find the source. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi Chrome was pealing off the Mazda emblem on the front 
Bracket lose behind driver side dash board. The issue was promptly fixed in 1 day. 

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2011 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

56000 mi During previous repair, mechanic missed some of the clips holding in the wheel well liners. They came loose, fell down and rubbed against my tires, and had to be replaced. 
39100 mi Was an occasional rattle; Mazda dealer found 1 rivet was off on the gas tank shield, so they installed a rivet for $14. Sound came back after a week. Was there getting an inspection stkr & inspecting the front end for the recall; no issue. 

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

34000 mi Bad Sunroof Motor  

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2010 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

3000 mi Scratches/Dents caused by dealer delivery, plus painted door for poor paint issue from manufacturer 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi

US $105
Water leak into front passenger foot well. Problem was plugged sun roof drain. Dealer blew out drain with air hose. Fixed now. 
59500 mi

US $65
Sun roof vent clogged. Rain water on floor. Cleared drain line 

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2009 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

33000 mi Loud road noise and popping sounds Replaced links 
11000 mi Scratched interior trim panels replaced. Scratches were from normal wear and tear. After replacing with new ones, they're scratched again. These are the silver painted ones. The 2010 models have a fabric type which I would prefer. 
78000 mi

US $168
fender plastic wheel well came apart and weather stripping liner on right came undone. 

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2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

42000 mi

US $200
Leaf and debris blocked evaporator housing outlet. Water is trapped. When turning, water get into interior. 
350 mi Rattle coming from driver's side door caused by loose hinge. Loose interior panel on driver's side B pillar 
33000 mi drivers seat frame loose, noisy. Replaced drivers seat frame, TSB on noisy leather seats (creeking) 
14000 mi Silver paint peeling from armrest garnish. 
16000 mi Replace silver garnish on two front doors. 

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2008 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

34200 mi Dealer replaced flaking silver trim, common issue for this model 
1000 mi Paint missing from passenger side rear door edge. 
19000 mi Chrome trim piece fell off. Dealer ordered and installed new piece. 
6000 mi I discovered rust on my CX9 a couple of weeks ago, just above the license plate, the color matched/chrome insert that fits into the tailgate. Rust is starting in the joint area between the insert and the tailgate at several locations. I took it to the ... 
16000 mi Paint repair for rust around trim piece above license plate, similar to repair last year. Dealer stated he received recent service bulletin to isolate trim piece from body to prevent vibration causing rubbing of paint and rust development.  
19840 mi TSB 09-033/08 Paint peeling from interior armrest garnish 
20460 mi TSB 09-033/08 Paint peeling from interior armrest garnish 
38440 mi Small rust spot through paint right beside Mazda badge on rear lift gate. Re-painted under warranty. 
136000 mi

US $60
BCM replaced due to water damage. Glass company finally determined water leaking from sunroof and repaired. Dealer paid for replacement parts and leak repair. 
26500 mi

US $250
Window trim was warping. It was not covered under our extended warranty. 
92000 mi

US $199
Sunroof leaking, replaced seal 
104000 mi

US $215
Door handle broke 
7000 mi

US $54
Paint peeling on the silver trim on the front doors Sunroof cover rattles when car is warm. Since the weather was very cold, dealer could not replicate the problem. They made some adjustments and agreed to look at it again when the weather is warmer and the problem is more apparent.  
67000 mi

US $951
Window seal on driver's door replaced. 
9000 mi The chrome trim pieces on all four doors and the center console were easily scratched. Mazda released some newer parts that have more protection against minor scatches. Dealer replaced all pieces under warranty. 
33000 mi A rubber strip around the passenger door was loose. The dealer replaced the strip on the passenger door and the driver door. He said Mazda was aware of "some" problem with them allowing too much noise in. 
10000 mi I have had a rattle in the area of the cd in the dash for sometime. It only occurs on uneven roads. I think I will insist that the remove the console and replace it, hopefully they can alleviate the problem. 
18000 mi Driver side painted plastic arm rest was peeling. Found in TSB. Repaired by dealer. 
I went in for my scheduled 2 week checkup and reported an exterior trim problem. Two parts were ordered. 
1000 mi Exterior trim on rt. side mirror was loose. part ordered and installed 
10000 mi Scratches on driver and passenger door trim. TSB indicates bad paint used on the original batch of these parts. Dealer ordered new door trim. 
10000 mi Replaced scratched door trim on both front doors. 
27000 mi

US $93
Leaking sunroof. Dealer ordered new seal. New sunroof seal installed. 
29000 mi

US $393
Flaking paint on hatch trim piece. Ordered new trim piece. Replaced the hatch trim piece due to flaking paint. 
33000 mi

US $26
Rubber trim piece at bottom of driver's side of car was coming loose. Dealer replaced part, did not charge labor. 
17000 mi The sunglass holder broke. 
86000 mi Leaking windshield - resealed 
12000 mi paint failure on door trim panels. lower door gaskets had to be replaced both drivers and passenger side. 
20000 mi Rust on rear hatch Paint flaking off all 4 wheels. 
29000 mi

US $1100
Replaced tires and did 30000 mile services. Also replaced interior trim. 
620 mi Rattle in centre console. 
22320 mi surface rust on tailgate and roof 
52080 mi Rust on tailgate has returned, coming from under paint due to a plastic insert in the tailgate rubbing against the metal. Previously repaired under warranty. 
81220 mi Rust bubbles re-appeared on tailgate. Previously repaired under warranty in 2010. Mazda agreed to pay for the repair as it was originally reported while under warranty. 
36000 mi Rusting tailgate 2nd repair. 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

19000 mi Drivers seat belt buckle squeaking. Replaced drivers seat belt buckle. Rattles in both rear doors. Can barely hear rattle now. 
13640 mi car windows creak as you drive with windows down. 
11000 mi Rear armrest rattle TSB. 
38500 mi

US $65
terrible brake squeal when in reverse. Mazda dealership would do nothing. Personal mechanic cut rotors, sanded pads, squeal gone. Chassis squeaks and rattles. Again Mazda did nothing. Personal mechanic lubed with lithium, problem solved. 
15000 mi Front end parts (hood, fenders, bumper cover)had severe (approx 50-60 chips through to primer) paint chipping problem. Mazda authorized a complete repaint of the front of the vehicle. Due to severe paint chipping (down to the primer in 20-30 places) on the front bumper cover, hood, and fenders; Mazda authorized a repaint of these parts after the zone manager compared our vehicle to their identical one with more highway miles and no vis 
44000 mi

US $25
Leaking ac evap into cabin. Cleaned line. Fixed. 
1000 mi Clear Coat had white spots. Body shop repaired the issue at Mazda's expense. 
73000 mi

US $982
Reattach gas tank. Bolt holes rotted out 

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi

US $637
Gas cap strap broken. Gas cap and strap replaced. Driver side lower front door seal pulled away from body. Price quoted was too high, so continued with duct tape holding it in place. 
60000 mi Rear temperature control knob broken. Had to replace the circuit board with it, and this would have been expensive if not for the extended warranty. 
93000 mi

US $250
Replaced entire driver door seal to fix bad wind noise. Not warranty. 
1000 mi Repainted scratch that was on the car from the dealership. 
6000 mi A new side view mirror was ordered and installed, mirror still rattles. 
90500 mi

US $1162
Sunroof drain clogged. Interior totally soaked. Carpets need to be cleaned. Padding underneath needs replacement 
107000 mi Sunroof drain clogs and has to be blown out every couple of months. If not it leaks into the driver side floor and thoroughly soaks it. Horrible design! 
126000 mi Sunroof drain clogged and leaking into drivers side of car. The sunroof drain has to be blown out every 4-5 months....the worst design flow of the CX-9! 
4000 mi The problem was a rattle in front of the driver seat position when accelerating under load. Most prominent at 2,000 RPM. The dealer didn't recognize the problem on the first visit to the shop, so a second trip was required. After recognizing the rattle during the second trip, the dealer added insulation and tied up loose cables and clips behind the dash. This didn't resolve the issue, so a new instrument cluster was ordered. 
5000 mi New instrument cluster installed to resolve rattle in dash. 
31000 mi Lots of wind noise from driver side door. Ordered new weather-stripping. Installed new weatherstripping. 
82500 mi

US $70
Driver Window seal leaked air 
145000 mi

US $600
Replaced BCM. (due to sunroof drain clogging, water leaked on BCM) 

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