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Active Recalls (4)

19V782000 Oct 31, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under...

17V457000 Jul 18, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mis...

17V429000 Jun 29, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the...

15V451000 Jul 20, 2015 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball j...

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Jun 12, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving the vehicle the brakes became hard to depress and a hissing came from my steering column, the car would not stop or respond to stop. I had to downshift to Neutral to get the speed slow enough to stop - and had passed through an intersection while in failure. I had also had symptoms ...

Jun 12, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving the vehicle the brakes became hard to depress and a hissing came from my steering column, the car would not stop or respond to stop. I had to downshift to Neutral to get the speed slow enough to stop - and had passed through an intersection while in failure. I had also had symptoms ...

Oct 11, 2023 Steering

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Suspension

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Power Train

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Wheels

It acting like it doesn’t want to hold air. I have to air up my wheels every morning. It’s only the back wheels.

Oct 11, 2023 Steering

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Suspension

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Power Train

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

Oct 11, 2023 Wheels

It acting like it doesn’t want to hold air. I have to air up my wheels every morning. It’s only the back wheels.

Oct 10, 2022 Suspension

In 2017 had my front control arms replaced after the driver side CV arm came off of the axle due to a recall. 5 years later (about 30k miles) the same exact situation happened now with the passenger side making a left turn. Thankfully both times I didn’t cause an accident but came close due to t...

Oct 10, 2022 Suspension

In 2017 had my front control arms replaced after the driver side CV arm came off of the axle due to a recall. 5 years later (about 30k miles) the same exact situation happened now with the passenger side making a left turn. Thankfully both times I didn’t cause an accident but came close due to t...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he noticed that the brakes felt loose and the braking distance had become extended while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that he heard a hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The c...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he noticed that the brakes felt loose and the braking distance had become extended while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that he heard a hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The c...

Jan 26, 2022 Unknown Or Other

To whom it concern. Leaking water in my passenger seat, at the beginning we though that was the blower motor, we change it, but then got wet again and it went bad again, but I found out that was a malfunction factory the problem with the air conditioning compressor. I took my car to 3 different sho...

Jan 26, 2022 Equipment

To whom it concern. Leaking water in my passenger seat, at the beginning we though that was the blower motor, we change it, but then got wet again and it went bad again, but I found out that was a malfunction factory the problem with the air conditioning compressor. I took my car to 3 different sho...

Jan 26, 2022 Unknown Or Other

To whom it concern. Leaking water in my passenger seat, at the beginning we though that was the blower motor, we change it, but then got wet again and it went bad again, but I found out that was a malfunction factory the problem with the air conditioning compressor. I took my car to 3 different sho...

Jan 26, 2022 Equipment

To whom it concern. Leaking water in my passenger seat, at the beginning we though that was the blower motor, we change it, but then got wet again and it went bad again, but I found out that was a malfunction factory the problem with the air conditioning compressor. I took my car to 3 different sho...

Apr 4, 2021 Service Brakes 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Electrical System 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Lane Departure 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Engine 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Apr 4, 2021 Power Train 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Apr 4, 2021 Suspension 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Apr 4, 2021 Service Brakes 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Electrical System 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Lane Departure 225 mi

SOMETIMES THE BLIND SIGNAL WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SOMETIMES IT BLINKS ON THE SCREEN AND WHEN SWITCHING LANES, BRAKES KEEPS GOING OUT BALL JOINT KEEPS POPPING HARD SHIFT OR KNOCK IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED IN PARK HAD REPAIR DONE SEVERAL TIMES. DVD WIRES KEEPS GOING OUT/SHORTAGE M. SOMETIMES SEAT...

Apr 4, 2021 Engine 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Apr 4, 2021 Power Train 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Apr 4, 2021 Suspension 235 mi

KNOCK OR HARD SHIFT IN PARK AS WELL AS IN REVERSE KEEPS BURNING OIL HAD EVERYTHING FLUSHED REPLACED ALL FLUIDS VALVE COVER GASKETS SPARK PLUGS ETC

Mar 12, 2021 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SAW A RACCOON AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HIT A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH EXTREME FORCE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE A MIGRAINE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Mar 12, 2021 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SAW A RACCOON AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HIT A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH EXTREME FORCE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE A MIGRAINE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Mar 11, 2021 Steering Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Suspension Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Wheels Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Service Brakes

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Mar 11, 2021 Steering

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Mar 11, 2021 Suspension

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Mar 11, 2021 Steering Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Suspension Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Wheels Crash

LOST CONTROL BRAKES FAILING AND STEERING AND WHEEL LC ABOUT TO FALL OFF DEALERSHIPS SAYING RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT

Mar 11, 2021 Service Brakes

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Mar 11, 2021 Steering

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Mar 11, 2021 Suspension

MY CONTROL ARMS BEARINGS AND JOINTS ARE RUSTED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T COVERED THEY WERE FIXED 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY SEPARATED AND HAZARDOUS

Sep 25, 2020 Power Train 108,000 mi

KNOWN ISSUE OF TRANSFER CASE MECHANICAL FAILURE IN ALL CX-9 MODELS FROM 2007-2015. TRANSFER CASE IS TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST CAUSING THE OIL TO DRY UP. TRANSFER CASE EXPLODES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. KNOWN ISSUE THAT HAS CAUSE MANY ACCIDENTS.

Sep 25, 2020 Power Train 108,000 mi

KNOWN ISSUE OF TRANSFER CASE MECHANICAL FAILURE IN ALL CX-9 MODELS FROM 2007-2015. TRANSFER CASE IS TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST CAUSING THE OIL TO DRY UP. TRANSFER CASE EXPLODES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. KNOWN ISSUE THAT HAS CAUSE MANY ACCIDENTS.

Sep 12, 2020 Service Brakes 126,721 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE PRESSURE ON MY BRAKE AND MY CAR WONT STOP. I HAD TO DEPRESSED THE BRAKE SO HARD. THEN I STARTED HEARING A HISSING NOISE WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE.

Sep 12, 2020 Service Brakes 126,721 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE PRESSURE ON MY BRAKE AND MY CAR WONT STOP. I HAD TO DEPRESSED THE BRAKE SO HARD. THEN I STARTED HEARING A HISSING NOISE WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE.

Aug 11, 2020 Power Train

I NOTICED IN THE LAST ALMOST YEAR A STRANGE VIBRATION IN THE SUV WHEN I TURN, AS TIME WENT ON IT GOT LOUDER. I HAD COUPLE OTHER PARTS REPLACED THROUGHOUT THIS TIME THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. I THAN FIND OUT RECENTLY IT WAS THE READ REPELLER SHAFT AND ANOTHER PART WHICH CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE ALSO ...

Aug 11, 2020 Power Train

I NOTICED IN THE LAST ALMOST YEAR A STRANGE VIBRATION IN THE SUV WHEN I TURN, AS TIME WENT ON IT GOT LOUDER. I HAD COUPLE OTHER PARTS REPLACED THROUGHOUT THIS TIME THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. I THAN FIND OUT RECENTLY IT WAS THE READ REPELLER SHAFT AND ANOTHER PART WHICH CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE ALSO ...

Jun 27, 2020 Power Train 146,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE A SEVERE SHUDDERING VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE EMANATED FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AS IF FRONT AXEL WAS GOING TO FALL OFF. HAPPENED THREE TIMES SO FAR. ONCE TO MY WIFE, ONCE TO ME, AND ONCE TO THE MECHANIC. VERY FRIGHTENING EACH TIME, CAUSING DRIVERS TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF VE...

Jun 27, 2020 Power Train 146,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE A SEVERE SHUDDERING VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE EMANATED FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE, AS IF FRONT AXEL WAS GOING TO FALL OFF. HAPPENED THREE TIMES SO FAR. ONCE TO MY WIFE, ONCE TO ME, AND ONCE TO THE MECHANIC. VERY FRIGHTENING EACH TIME, CAUSING DRIVERS TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF VE...

Feb 7, 2020 Air Bags 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V457000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. TH...

Feb 7, 2020 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V457000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. TH...

Feb 7, 2020 Air Bags 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V457000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. TH...

Feb 7, 2020 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V457000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. TH...

Jan 3, 2020 Suspension 111,000 mi

WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR WITHIN 30 DAYS THE AXLE BROKE THEY FIXED IT BUT I HAVEN'T HAD THE CAR FOR 4 MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSFER CASE IS CRACKED THEY WANT ME TO PAY 800 DOLLARS TO FIX IT BUT I DID NOTHING WRONG HE HASN'T FIXED MY KEY AFTER HE SAID HE WILL HE STATED AFTER THE AXLE WAS FIXED THAT HE NEE...

Jan 3, 2020 Suspension 111,000 mi

WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR WITHIN 30 DAYS THE AXLE BROKE THEY FIXED IT BUT I HAVEN'T HAD THE CAR FOR 4 MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSFER CASE IS CRACKED THEY WANT ME TO PAY 800 DOLLARS TO FIX IT BUT I DID NOTHING WRONG HE HASN'T FIXED MY KEY AFTER HE SAID HE WILL HE STATED AFTER THE AXLE WAS FIXED THAT HE NEE...

Dec 15, 2019 Engine 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Dec 15, 2019 Steering 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Dec 15, 2019 Visibility/wiper 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Dec 15, 2019 Engine 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Dec 15, 2019 Steering 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Dec 15, 2019 Visibility/wiper 132,000 mi

MAZDA CX-9 PROBLEM 130,000 MILES-ON NOVEMBER 25TH, AS I WAS DROPPING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS, THE DEFROST SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. I TRY TO TURN THE FAN/HEATER ALL THE WAY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO USE A TOWEL TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. AS I PULLED INTO A CURVED SIDE, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, I TURNE...

Oct 18, 2019 Electrical System 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Oct 18, 2019 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Oct 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Oct 18, 2019 Electrical System 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Oct 18, 2019 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Oct 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES MAYBE 10-15 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TIME TO WARM UP, AS I AM APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS SHIFTING INTO GEARS (USUALLY INTO GEARS 3,4, & 5) THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING THAT IT IS INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT YOU FEEL IT SHIFT AFTER THE FACT SO...

Aug 26, 2019 Electrical System 106,000 mi

ONE DAY, MY KEYLESS DON STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THE DOOR KEPT LOCKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK, WHEN I MANUALLY UNLOCKED THE DOOR IT WAS HARD TO DO. I LUCKILY HAD THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, GOT OUT THE VEHICLE AND AS...

Aug 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

ONE DAY, MY KEYLESS DON STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THE DOOR KEPT LOCKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK, WHEN I MANUALLY UNLOCKED THE DOOR IT WAS HARD TO DO. I LUCKILY HAD THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, GOT OUT THE VEHICLE AND AS...

Aug 26, 2019 Electrical System 106,000 mi

ONE DAY, MY KEYLESS DON STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THE DOOR KEPT LOCKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK, WHEN I MANUALLY UNLOCKED THE DOOR IT WAS HARD TO DO. I LUCKILY HAD THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, GOT OUT THE VEHICLE AND AS...

Aug 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

ONE DAY, MY KEYLESS DON STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THE DOOR KEPT LOCKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK, WHEN I MANUALLY UNLOCKED THE DOOR IT WAS HARD TO DO. I LUCKILY HAD THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, GOT OUT THE VEHICLE AND AS...

Jul 18, 2019 Power Train 117,000 mi

CAR MAKE WEIRD VIBRATION NOISE IN THE BACK END . WENT TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND IT'S A TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT ISSUE. . LOOKS THE PROBLEM IS IN DESIGN. MAZDA RECALLED THE TRANSFER CASE FROM 2010 MODEL AND LATER BUT NOT BEFORE. SINCE THE SAME PART IS USED IN EARLIER MODELS REQUESTING RECALL ON ...

Jul 18, 2019 Power Train 117,000 mi

CAR MAKE WEIRD VIBRATION NOISE IN THE BACK END . WENT TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND IT'S A TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT ISSUE. . LOOKS THE PROBLEM IS IN DESIGN. MAZDA RECALLED THE TRANSFER CASE FROM 2010 MODEL AND LATER BUT NOT BEFORE. SINCE THE SAME PART IS USED IN EARLIER MODELS REQUESTING RECALL ON ...

Jul 16, 2019 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

O WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNLESS I INCREASED THE EFFORT TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. FOOT HAS SLIPPED ON OCCASION CAUSING MY ANKLE TO BE STRUCK ON THE PEDAL. I NOW DOWN SHIFT GEARS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO ASSIST IN STOPPING WHILE KEEPI...

Jul 16, 2019 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

O WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNLESS I INCREASED THE EFFORT TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. FOOT HAS SLIPPED ON OCCASION CAUSING MY ANKLE TO BE STRUCK ON THE PEDAL. I NOW DOWN SHIFT GEARS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO ASSIST IN STOPPING WHILE KEEPI...

Jun 22, 2019 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I'M ADVISED THAT AIR BAGS HAD TO CHANGE BECAUSE ARE DEFECTS, ALL.

Jun 22, 2019 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I'M ADVISED THAT AIR BAGS HAD TO CHANGE BECAUSE ARE DEFECTS, ALL.

May 20, 2019 Wheels 130,000 mi

TIRE SENSOR FAILURE HAS TWICE NOW CAUSED BLOW OUT OF TIRES WHILE DRIVING, LUCKILY NO INJURY SINCE GOING AT LOW SPEED IN NEIGHBORHOOD. ALSO KEEP HAVING ISSUES WITH LOOSING TIRE PRESSURE. NOW I SEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE MAKE MODEL AND YEAR

May 20, 2019 Wheels 130,000 mi

TIRE SENSOR FAILURE HAS TWICE NOW CAUSED BLOW OUT OF TIRES WHILE DRIVING, LUCKILY NO INJURY SINCE GOING AT LOW SPEED IN NEIGHBORHOOD. ALSO KEEP HAVING ISSUES WITH LOOSING TIRE PRESSURE. NOW I SEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE MAKE MODEL AND YEAR

May 13, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 13, 2019 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 13, 2019 Suspension

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 13, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 13, 2019 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 13, 2019 Suspension

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON A DEALER IN MESA, IT WAS STATIONARY. AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED LOCKS MOVING ON THEIR OWN WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN SO DID THE MOON ROOF. WHEN WE TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF LEAVING US OUTSIDE. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH T...

May 10, 2019 Air Bags

THE AIRBAGS WARNING LIGHT JUST CAME ON A COUPLE DAYS FOR MY CAR AND I TOOK IT THE MAZDA DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS AND THE SAS MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT WARRANTY SAFETY IS ONLY UP TO 60000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 76998 MILES. BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MAZDA HAS LOTS ...

May 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE AIRBAGS WARNING LIGHT JUST CAME ON A COUPLE DAYS FOR MY CAR AND I TOOK IT THE MAZDA DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS AND THE SAS MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT WARRANTY SAFETY IS ONLY UP TO 60000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 76998 MILES. BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MAZDA HAS LOTS ...

May 10, 2019 Air Bags

THE AIRBAGS WARNING LIGHT JUST CAME ON A COUPLE DAYS FOR MY CAR AND I TOOK IT THE MAZDA DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS AND THE SAS MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT WARRANTY SAFETY IS ONLY UP TO 60000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 76998 MILES. BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MAZDA HAS LOTS ...

May 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE AIRBAGS WARNING LIGHT JUST CAME ON A COUPLE DAYS FOR MY CAR AND I TOOK IT THE MAZDA DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS AND THE SAS MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT WARRANTY SAFETY IS ONLY UP TO 60000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 76998 MILES. BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MAZDA HAS LOTS ...

May 6, 2019 Service Brakes 136,493 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A CURB, WHICH SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONTACT QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO PARK. IN ADDITION, EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

May 6, 2019 Service Brakes 136,493 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A CURB, WHICH SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONTACT QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO PARK. IN ADDITION, EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

Apr 28, 2019 Suspension 110,000 mi

》TAKARA RECALL ----- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000《 MY CAR STARTED WITH A SCRATCHING OR GRINDING NOISE THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE BRAKES BUT I JUST RECENTLY CHANGED SO I KEPT DRIVING. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN IT WOULD MAKE NOISES I CANT REMEMBER WHAT EXACTLY IT WAS I THINK IT WAS LIKE POPPIN...

Apr 28, 2019 Suspension 110,000 mi

》TAKARA RECALL ----- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000《 MY CAR STARTED WITH A SCRATCHING OR GRINDING NOISE THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE BRAKES BUT I JUST RECENTLY CHANGED SO I KEPT DRIVING. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN IT WOULD MAKE NOISES I CANT REMEMBER WHAT EXACTLY IT WAS I THINK IT WAS LIKE POPPIN...

Apr 1, 2019 Power Train 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF ...

Apr 1, 2019 Power Train 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF ...

Mar 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE FROM MY RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT. I WENT TO CHECK MY WHEELCHAIR WAS SECURE. I OPENED THE LIFTGATE. AFTER SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR I PRESSED THE ELECTRONIC BUTTON TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE. I HEARD 3 BEEPS, BUT THE DOOR/LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE.I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON, I GOT OUT...

Mar 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE FROM MY RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT. I WENT TO CHECK MY WHEELCHAIR WAS SECURE. I OPENED THE LIFTGATE. AFTER SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR I PRESSED THE ELECTRONIC BUTTON TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE. I HEARD 3 BEEPS, BUT THE DOOR/LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE.I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON, I GOT OUT...

Dec 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 200,170 mi

MY VEHICLE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) HAVE GONE HAYWIRE FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS YEAR. MY DASHBOARD WARNING SIGNALS APPEARED AS I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY. ALL GAUGES WILL DROPS DOWN TO ZERO, DASH BOARD WARNING LIGHTS WILL BEGIN FLASHING OFF AND ON, MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL BECOME DISABLED AND THERE HAVE ...

Dec 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 200,170 mi

MY VEHICLE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) HAVE GONE HAYWIRE FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS YEAR. MY DASHBOARD WARNING SIGNALS APPEARED AS I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY. ALL GAUGES WILL DROPS DOWN TO ZERO, DASH BOARD WARNING LIGHTS WILL BEGIN FLASHING OFF AND ON, MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL BECOME DISABLED AND THERE HAVE ...

Oct 22, 2018 Electrical System 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DUE TO HOW CLOSE THE SEAT MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERI...

Oct 22, 2018 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DUE TO HOW CLOSE THE SEAT MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERI...

Oct 22, 2018 Electrical System 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DUE TO HOW CLOSE THE SEAT MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERI...

Oct 22, 2018 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DUE TO HOW CLOSE THE SEAT MOVED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERI...

Oct 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

LETTER TO MAZDA OF AMERICA ENGINEERING 10/2/2018 SUBJECT: SHARED DESIGN FLAW OF 2008 CX-9 AND 2008 FORD EDGE STAMPED STEEL FUEL TANK (FORD HAS RECALLED THIS TANK) MAZDA ENGINEERING, I HAVE LOOKED AT TWO DESIGNS TO SECURE TANKS. 1) TANK IS BOLTED AND ONE WHERE THE TANK IS BOLTED DIRECTLY TO A...

Oct 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

LETTER TO MAZDA OF AMERICA ENGINEERING 10/2/2018 SUBJECT: SHARED DESIGN FLAW OF 2008 CX-9 AND 2008 FORD EDGE STAMPED STEEL FUEL TANK (FORD HAS RECALLED THIS TANK) MAZDA ENGINEERING, I HAVE LOOKED AT TWO DESIGNS TO SECURE TANKS. 1) TANK IS BOLTED AND ONE WHERE THE TANK IS BOLTED DIRECTLY TO A...

Oct 3, 2018 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTERS FAILED AND WERE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CONTACT ...

Oct 3, 2018 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTERS FAILED AND WERE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CONTACT ...

Aug 31, 2018 Seats 208,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY MOVED ALL THE WAY FORWARD, AND PINNED ME AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS PARKED AND NOT DRIVING. I TRIED MOVING THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MANUALLY, BUT THE SEAT CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE TELL ME...

Aug 31, 2018 Seats 208,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY MOVED ALL THE WAY FORWARD, AND PINNED ME AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS PARKED AND NOT DRIVING. I TRIED MOVING THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MANUALLY, BUT THE SEAT CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE TELL ME...

Aug 22, 2018 Electrical System 150,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID SOME KIND OF SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 700.00 DOLLARS I DONT THINK I SOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET.I TRANSPORT MY GRANDKID AROUND AND I...

Aug 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID SOME KIND OF SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 700.00 DOLLARS I DONT THINK I SOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET.I TRANSPORT MY GRANDKID AROUND AND I...

Aug 22, 2018 Electrical System 150,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID SOME KIND OF SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 700.00 DOLLARS I DONT THINK I SOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET.I TRANSPORT MY GRANDKID AROUND AND I...

Aug 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID SOME KIND OF SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 700.00 DOLLARS I DONT THINK I SOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET.I TRANSPORT MY GRANDKID AROUND AND I...

Jul 5, 2018 Power Train 3 mi

AFTER CHANGING GEARS, 4TH TO 6TH, THE CAR START MAKING HARD SHIFTING, RATLING. THIS SOUND, GOES AND CAME IN TIME TO TIME.

Jul 5, 2018 Power Train 3 mi

AFTER CHANGING GEARS, 4TH TO 6TH, THE CAR START MAKING HARD SHIFTING, RATLING. THIS SOUND, GOES AND CAME IN TIME TO TIME.

Jun 29, 2018 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Jun 29, 2018 Engine 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Jun 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Jun 29, 2018 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Jun 29, 2018 Engine 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Jun 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

I'M THANKFUL I WAS NOT GOING 75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR INSTEAD I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT ON A SMALL CITY STREET MY MAZDA CX-9 WITHOUT A WARNING STARTED HICCUPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND NOT ABLE TO POWER UP AGAIN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MAZDA DE...

Apr 9, 2018 Suspension

2008 MAZDA CX-9. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE THAT THERE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A CHARGE FOR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED. *JS

Apr 9, 2018 Suspension

2008 MAZDA CX-9. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE THAT THERE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A CHARGE FOR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED. *JS

Apr 7, 2018 Power Train 120 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE KIDS AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISE COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AND FORCED HER TO STOP. NEXT DAY WE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC'S AND WAS TOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS CRACKED AND IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO THIS CAR. A WEEK AFTER GETTING THAT FI...

Apr 7, 2018 Power Train 120 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE KIDS AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISE COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AND FORCED HER TO STOP. NEXT DAY WE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC'S AND WAS TOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS CRACKED AND IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO THIS CAR. A WEEK AFTER GETTING THAT FI...

Mar 2, 2018 Air Bags 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND PULLED WHILE MAKING TURNS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CJ WILSON MAZDA (8910 W 159TH ST, O...

Mar 2, 2018 Steering 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND PULLED WHILE MAKING TURNS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CJ WILSON MAZDA (8910 W 159TH ST, O...

Mar 2, 2018 Air Bags 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND PULLED WHILE MAKING TURNS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CJ WILSON MAZDA (8910 W 159TH ST, O...

Mar 2, 2018 Steering 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND PULLED WHILE MAKING TURNS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CJ WILSON MAZDA (8910 W 159TH ST, O...

Dec 19, 2017 Steering 112,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE A ARMS AND BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A YEAR ALSO THE REAR STABLIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED ALSO AGAIN AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT.

Dec 19, 2017 Suspension 112,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE A ARMS AND BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A YEAR ALSO THE REAR STABLIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED ALSO AGAIN AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT.

Dec 19, 2017 Steering 112,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE A ARMS AND BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A YEAR ALSO THE REAR STABLIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED ALSO AGAIN AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT.

Dec 19, 2017 Suspension 112,000 mi

I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE A ARMS AND BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A YEAR ALSO THE REAR STABLIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED ALSO AGAIN AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT.

Oct 21, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY 2016 FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. I HAVE CALLED DEALERS AND NEVER RECEIVE A CALL BACK TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. THEY CLAIM THE BAGS ARE UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 21, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY 2016 FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. I HAVE CALLED DEALERS AND NEVER RECEIVE A CALL BACK TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. THEY CLAIM THE BAGS ARE UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 10, 2017 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED T...

Oct 10, 2017 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED T...

Sep 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 8, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

RECEIVED INITIAL RECALL NOTICE (0717A) OF THE POTENTIALLY FATAL TAKATA AIRBAG IN FEBRUARY 2017 AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR, AND WAS TOLD AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER, 2017 - OVER 6 MONTHS LATER - THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT P...

Sep 8, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

RECEIVED INITIAL RECALL NOTICE (0717A) OF THE POTENTIALLY FATAL TAKATA AIRBAG IN FEBRUARY 2017 AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR, AND WAS TOLD AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER, 2017 - OVER 6 MONTHS LATER - THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT P...

Aug 31, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED MAZDA'S SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON 12/12/2016. IN DECEMBER 2016, I TOOK THE RECALL LETTER TO MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN BITBURG, GERMANY. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2017, MAZDA EUROPE IS STILL NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE PARTS TO REPAIR THE CAR. MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO WAIT UNTIL ...

Aug 31, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED MAZDA'S SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON 12/12/2016. IN DECEMBER 2016, I TOOK THE RECALL LETTER TO MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN BITBURG, GERMANY. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2017, MAZDA EUROPE IS STILL NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE PARTS TO REPAIR THE CAR. MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO WAIT UNTIL ...

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAD IN JULY 2016, AND HAVE MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE, EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. IN AUGUST 2017, I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE "FINAL REPAIR USING A MODIFIED INFLATOR...". I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH ...

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAD IN JULY 2016, AND HAVE MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE, EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. IN AUGUST 2017, I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE "FINAL REPAIR USING A MODIFIED INFLATOR...". I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH ...

Aug 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (LADD HANFORD OF LABADON, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORME...

Aug 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (LADD HANFORD OF LABADON, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORME...

Aug 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V012000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MA...

Aug 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V012000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MA...

Aug 12, 2017 Wheels 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE DETACHED AND FELL ONTO THE ROAD. INSPECTION OF THE SPARE TIRE UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWED NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE; IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW THE TIRE BECAME DETACHED.

Aug 12, 2017 Wheels 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE DETACHED AND FELL ONTO THE ROAD. INSPECTION OF THE SPARE TIRE UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWED NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE; IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW THE TIRE BECAME DETACHED.

Jul 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 17V012000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jul 14, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 17V012000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jul 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 17V012000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jul 14, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 17V012000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jun 27, 2017 Engine

THE TRANSFER CASE IS GOING OUT AND IT IS DUE TO A KNOWN MANUFACTURER ERROR FROM PARTS USED.

Jun 27, 2017 Engine

THE TRANSFER CASE IS GOING OUT AND IT IS DUE TO A KNOWN MANUFACTURER ERROR FROM PARTS USED.

May 30, 2017 Service Brakes

HARD TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDALS AND ALWAYS HEAR A HISSING NOISE WHENEVER STEPPING THE BRAKES. IT IS A COMMONLY KNOWN-PROBLEM WITH BRAKE BOOSTER DIAPHRAGMS, AND MAZDA AGREED FOR "SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM" THAT EXTENDS THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REPAIRING THIS CONDITION TO UNLIMITED TIME AND MILEAGE, BUT ...

May 30, 2017 Service Brakes

HARD TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDALS AND ALWAYS HEAR A HISSING NOISE WHENEVER STEPPING THE BRAKES. IT IS A COMMONLY KNOWN-PROBLEM WITH BRAKE BOOSTER DIAPHRAGMS, AND MAZDA AGREED FOR "SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM" THAT EXTENDS THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REPAIRING THIS CONDITION TO UNLIMITED TIME AND MILEAGE, BUT ...

May 12, 2017 Power Train 141,000 mi

IN MOTION, AFTER ACCELERATING, I LET UP OFF THE GAS AFTER REACHING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND ACCOMPANIED WITH A JERK COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER SLOWING, WHEN I LIGHTLY STEP ON THE GAS TO MAINTAIN A SPEED IT HAS THE CLUNKING SOUND ACCOMPANIED BY A JERK AS...

May 12, 2017 Engine 141,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOR 2-3 SECONDS . IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A CARD GOING THROUGH BICYCLE SPOKES AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A HIGH REV SOUND . THIS SOUND ALSO HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING . IT HAPPENS DIRECTLY AFTER THE VEHI...

May 12, 2017 Power Train 141,000 mi

IN MOTION, AFTER ACCELERATING, I LET UP OFF THE GAS AFTER REACHING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND ACCOMPANIED WITH A JERK COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER SLOWING, WHEN I LIGHTLY STEP ON THE GAS TO MAINTAIN A SPEED IT HAS THE CLUNKING SOUND ACCOMPANIED BY A JERK AS...

May 12, 2017 Engine 141,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOR 2-3 SECONDS . IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A CARD GOING THROUGH BICYCLE SPOKES AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A HIGH REV SOUND . THIS SOUND ALSO HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING . IT HAPPENS DIRECTLY AFTER THE VEHI...

Apr 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Apr 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Apr 11, 2017 Electrical System 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Apr 11, 2017 Electrical System 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Apr 6, 2017 Seats 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL SEAT FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME UNCOMFORTABLY TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE CON...

Apr 6, 2017 Seats 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL SEAT FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME UNCOMFORTABLY TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE CON...

Apr 3, 2017 Power Train 180,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AND THE CAR WAS SMELLING LIKE IT WAS BURNING AND THEN IT SOUNDED LIKE A PILE OF ROCKS BEING TOSSED AROUND. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD T...

Apr 3, 2017 Power Train 180,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AND THE CAR WAS SMELLING LIKE IT WAS BURNING AND THEN IT SOUNDED LIKE A PILE OF ROCKS BEING TOSSED AROUND. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD T...

Mar 24, 2017 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU), AKA TRANSFER CASE ON MY 2008 CX-9 BROKE, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY DESTROYED A PERFECTLY GOOD TRANSMISSION. THE PTU IS POORLY DESIGNED AND IMPROPERLY FITTED TO THE CX-9 AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF CASES OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN ANY MAZDA USER FORUM. MY M...

Mar 24, 2017 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU), AKA TRANSFER CASE ON MY 2008 CX-9 BROKE, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY DESTROYED A PERFECTLY GOOD TRANSMISSION. THE PTU IS POORLY DESIGNED AND IMPROPERLY FITTED TO THE CX-9 AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF CASES OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN ANY MAZDA USER FORUM. MY M...

Mar 13, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Mar 13, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Feb 15, 2017 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Feb 15, 2017 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Feb 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Feb 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Feb 11, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

2008 CX-9 WITH 110,000 MILES TRANSFER CASE FAILURE WITH PROBABLE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION. PROGNOSIS WAS MADE DURING REPAIR OF LEAKING REAR AXEL SEALS WHEN MECHANIC NOTICED "CHUNKS OF METAL" IN THE THE TRANSFER CASE.

Feb 11, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

2008 CX-9 WITH 110,000 MILES TRANSFER CASE FAILURE WITH PROBABLE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION. PROGNOSIS WAS MADE DURING REPAIR OF LEAKING REAR AXEL SEALS WHEN MECHANIC NOTICED "CHUNKS OF METAL" IN THE THE TRANSFER CASE.

Jan 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Jan 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Dec 29, 2016 Power Train 140,000 mi

VEHICLE IS AWD. IN MAY 2016, TCS & ABS DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS THE DEPICTION OF A VEHICLE SKIDDING. BROUGHT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAID HE WAS GETTING FAULT CODES BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. SUGGESTED WE GO TO THE DEALER. WENT TO LOCAL MAZDA DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH THE TRANSFER CASE...

Dec 29, 2016 Power Train 140,000 mi

VEHICLE IS AWD. IN MAY 2016, TCS & ABS DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS THE DEPICTION OF A VEHICLE SKIDDING. BROUGHT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAID HE WAS GETTING FAULT CODES BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. SUGGESTED WE GO TO THE DEALER. WENT TO LOCAL MAZDA DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH THE TRANSFER CASE...

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WH...

Dec 20, 2016 Suspension

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WH...

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WH...

Dec 20, 2016 Suspension

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WH...

Dec 16, 2016 Suspension 81,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS MAZDA REJECTED MY REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM BASED ON THEIR "POLICY" OF HAVING ONLY A MAZDA DEALER PERFORM THE REPAIRS. I DO NOT ACCEPT THE REJECTION. WE TRIED TO SCHEDULE WITH MAZDA. NO CHANCE. THEY ARE TOO BOOKED. MY WIFE IS A SCHOOL TEACHER. WE MUST HAVE THE VEHICLE. A LONG STORY ...

Dec 16, 2016 Suspension 81,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS MAZDA REJECTED MY REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM BASED ON THEIR "POLICY" OF HAVING ONLY A MAZDA DEALER PERFORM THE REPAIRS. I DO NOT ACCEPT THE REJECTION. WE TRIED TO SCHEDULE WITH MAZDA. NO CHANCE. THEY ARE TOO BOOKED. MY WIFE IS A SCHOOL TEACHER. WE MUST HAVE THE VEHICLE. A LONG STORY ...

Nov 24, 2016 Air Bags

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 24, 2016 Seat Belts

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 24, 2016 Steering

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 24, 2016 Air Bags

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 24, 2016 Seat Belts

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 24, 2016 Steering

I HAD A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POTENTIAL DEFECT ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY ON MY MAZDA C-X 9 2008. I CONTACTED THE DEALER CLOSE TO MY RESIDENT AS PRESCRIBED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MO...

Nov 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Nov 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Nov 13, 2016 Air Bags

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Nov 13, 2016 Air Bags

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Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENC...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENC...

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 73,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BY 73,000 MILES. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A WHEEL BEARING DEFECT, AS I NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THIS ON ANY OF MY CARS DURING MY 27 YEARS OF DRIVING. MAZDA CX-9 IS BASED ON FORD EDGE AND FORD IS KNOWN FOR BAD WHEEL HUB/BEARINGS AND THIS MAY BE RELATED. SHOULDN'T T...

Aug 29, 2016 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY DID NOT BRAKE AS EXPECTED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PRESS AND UNRESPONSIVE. BRAKES MADE NOISE WHILE DEPRESSED. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME, AND DID NOT HAVE THE ISSUE EARLIER IN THE DAY.

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 73,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BY 73,000 MILES. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A WHEEL BEARING DEFECT, AS I NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THIS ON ANY OF MY CARS DURING MY 27 YEARS OF DRIVING. MAZDA CX-9 IS BASED ON FORD EDGE AND FORD IS KNOWN FOR BAD WHEEL HUB/BEARINGS AND THIS MAY BE RELATED. SHOULDN'T T...

Aug 29, 2016 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY DID NOT BRAKE AS EXPECTED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PRESS AND UNRESPONSIVE. BRAKES MADE NOISE WHILE DEPRESSED. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME, AND DID NOT HAVE THE ISSUE EARLIER IN THE DAY.

Aug 15, 2016 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

BRAKE HISSING FROM PEDAL AREA AND BRAKES ARE VERY HARD TO PRESS. DIFFICULT TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING LOTS OF PEDAL FORCE UNTIL A CERTAIN POINT WHERE BOOSTER STARTS WORKING AND VEHICLE STOPS QUICKLY. DANGEROUS AT FIRST BECAUSE VEHICLE DOESN'T SEEM TO STOP WITHOUT A GREAT DEAL OF PEDAL FORCE ...

Aug 15, 2016 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

BRAKE HISSING FROM PEDAL AREA AND BRAKES ARE VERY HARD TO PRESS. DIFFICULT TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING LOTS OF PEDAL FORCE UNTIL A CERTAIN POINT WHERE BOOSTER STARTS WORKING AND VEHICLE STOPS QUICKLY. DANGEROUS AT FIRST BECAUSE VEHICLE DOESN'T SEEM TO STOP WITHOUT A GREAT DEAL OF PEDAL FORCE ...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Aug 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DE...

Aug 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DE...

Jun 7, 2016 Service Brakes

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 7, 2016 Wheels

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 7, 2016 Service Brakes

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 7, 2016 Wheels

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CAUSING MY WHEEL TO COME OFF. MY BREAKS SOUNDS HORRIBLE EVEN AFTER I HAD THEM SERVICED IF IT RAINS REALLY BAD I GET THIS CRANKING NOISE I HAVE A WEIRD SOUND TO MY VEHICLE RIGHT NOW COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND NOT SURE WHAT'S...

Jun 5, 2016 Suspension Crash 155,000 mi

ON TUESDAY MAY 31, 2016 I TOOK MY MAZDA CX9 TO MAZDA DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL, REFERENCE ##15V451000. I TOLD THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT I WAS GLAD TO BE BRINGING THE CAR IN AS IT WAS MAKING NOISES IN THE DRIVER FRONT AND THAT THE STEERING SEEMED LOOSE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS INSPECTED, D...

Jun 5, 2016 Suspension Crash 155,000 mi

ON TUESDAY MAY 31, 2016 I TOOK MY MAZDA CX9 TO MAZDA DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL, REFERENCE ##15V451000. I TOLD THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT I WAS GLAD TO BE BRINGING THE CAR IN AS IT WAS MAKING NOISES IN THE DRIVER FRONT AND THAT THE STEERING SEEMED LOOSE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS INSPECTED, D...

May 17, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

May 17, 2016 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

May 17, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

May 17, 2016 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

Mar 25, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ABS AND TCS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRES FAILED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRA...

Mar 25, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ABS AND TCS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRES FAILED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRA...

Mar 14, 2016 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT REAL HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP APPROPRIATELY. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID IS FULL AS WELL AS CHANGED BRAKES THEMSELVES..PROBLEM STILL THERE AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, UN DRIVABLE BECAUSE OF COMPROMISED BRAKING. THERE ...

Mar 14, 2016 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT REAL HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP APPROPRIATELY. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID IS FULL AS WELL AS CHANGED BRAKES THEMSELVES..PROBLEM STILL THERE AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, UN DRIVABLE BECAUSE OF COMPROMISED BRAKING. THERE ...

Feb 29, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Feb 29, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Feb 23, 2016 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT RECEIV...

Feb 23, 2016 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT RECEIV...

Feb 15, 2016 Suspension 107,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER 20 MPH ENTERING INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, HEARD A LOUD "POP" - THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION 'POPPED OFF' THE TIRE, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT TIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUSPENSION JUST "POPPED OFF" THE JOINT CAUSING THE TIRE TO BECOME 'DISL...

Feb 15, 2016 Wheels 107,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER 20 MPH ENTERING INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, HEARD A LOUD "POP" - THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION 'POPPED OFF' THE TIRE, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT TIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUSPENSION JUST "POPPED OFF" THE JOINT CAUSING THE TIRE TO BECOME 'DISL...

Feb 15, 2016 Suspension 107,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER 20 MPH ENTERING INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, HEARD A LOUD "POP" - THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION 'POPPED OFF' THE TIRE, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT TIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUSPENSION JUST "POPPED OFF" THE JOINT CAUSING THE TIRE TO BECOME 'DISL...

Feb 15, 2016 Wheels 107,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER 20 MPH ENTERING INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, HEARD A LOUD "POP" - THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION 'POPPED OFF' THE TIRE, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT TIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUSPENSION JUST "POPPED OFF" THE JOINT CAUSING THE TIRE TO BECOME 'DISL...

Feb 9, 2016 Power Train 139,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 MAZDA CX-9 WITH 139,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSFER CASE HAS DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPROMISED BY THE FAULTY TRANSFER CASE OVER A PERIOD TIME. I'VE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THIS AND THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS RUINING THESE TR...

Feb 9, 2016 Power Train 139,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 MAZDA CX-9 WITH 139,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSFER CASE HAS DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPROMISED BY THE FAULTY TRANSFER CASE OVER A PERIOD TIME. I'VE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THIS AND THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS RUINING THESE TR...

Jan 26, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 26, 2016 Wheels 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 26, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 26, 2016 Wheels 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FULLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I SAW THAT BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) BROKE, THE WHEEL WITH PART OF THE AXEL FULLY OUT, AND THAT BREAK...

Jan 14, 2016 Service Brakes 13,200 mi

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK CAUSING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT AS WELL. SUSPENSION WEAK AND RUSTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

Jan 14, 2016 Suspension 13,200 mi

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK CAUSING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT AS WELL. SUSPENSION WEAK AND RUSTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

Jan 14, 2016 Service Brakes 13,200 mi

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK CAUSING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT AS WELL. SUSPENSION WEAK AND RUSTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

Jan 14, 2016 Suspension 13,200 mi

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK CAUSING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT AS WELL. SUSPENSION WEAK AND RUSTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

Jan 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

DEFECT IN TRANSFER CASE.

Jan 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

DEFECT IN TRANSFER CASE.

Jan 5, 2016 Power Train 89,645 mi

FRONT AXLE FELL OFF THE CAR. COULD HEAR STRANGE NOISE WHEN BACKING UP. PUT IN PARK IN DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PULLED OVER TO SIDEWALK AND APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE. CALLED TOW TRUCK AND AXLE WAS FOUND UNDER THE CAR.

Jan 5, 2016 Power Train 89,645 mi

FRONT AXLE FELL OFF THE CAR. COULD HEAR STRANGE NOISE WHEN BACKING UP. PUT IN PARK IN DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PULLED OVER TO SIDEWALK AND APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE. CALLED TOW TRUCK AND AXLE WAS FOUND UNDER THE CAR.

Dec 9, 2015 Steering 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 9, 2015 Suspension 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 9, 2015 Wheels 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 9, 2015 Steering 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 9, 2015 Suspension 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 9, 2015 Wheels 136,300 mi

WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOGAN AIRPORT, AND TRAVELLING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT HALT. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE CAR WAS IMMOBILIZE...

Dec 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 92,300 mi

I AM REPORTING TWO INCIDENTS OF ENGINE REVVING THAT OCCURRED WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT (SEP 2015), I STARTED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING REALLY FAST EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. I REMAIN...

Dec 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 92,300 mi

I AM REPORTING TWO INCIDENTS OF ENGINE REVVING THAT OCCURRED WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT (SEP 2015), I STARTED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING REALLY FAST EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. I REMAIN...

Dec 3, 2015 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS SPUN, BUT FAILED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CA...

Dec 3, 2015 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS SPUN, BUT FAILED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CA...

Nov 30, 2015 Suspension 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNA...

Nov 30, 2015 Suspension 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNA...

Nov 4, 2015 Suspension 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE SHAKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL N...

Nov 4, 2015 Suspension 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE SHAKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL N...

Oct 28, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT REACHED THE INSPECTION THRES...

Oct 28, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT REACHED THE INSPECTION THRES...

Oct 21, 2015 Suspension 98,000 mi

LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAIL AND RIPPED LEFT CV AXEL. RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED, AT THE MOMENT THE CAR STILL CANT DO TIGHT TURN WITHOUT CLICKING NOISE. LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED COMPLETE WITH BALL JOINT

Oct 21, 2015 Suspension 98,000 mi

LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAIL AND RIPPED LEFT CV AXEL. RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED, AT THE MOMENT THE CAR STILL CANT DO TIGHT TURN WITHOUT CLICKING NOISE. LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED COMPLETE WITH BALL JOINT

Oct 3, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE WHICH CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FOUND DURING RECENT INSPECTION. LOOKS THE PROBLEM IS IN DESIGN. MAZDA RECALLED THE TRANSFER CASE FROM 2010 MODEL AND LATER BUT NOT BEFORE. SINCE THE SAME PART IS USED IN EARLIER MODELS REQUESTING RECALL ON EARLIER MODELS TOO.

Oct 3, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE WHICH CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FOUND DURING RECENT INSPECTION. LOOKS THE PROBLEM IS IN DESIGN. MAZDA RECALLED THE TRANSFER CASE FROM 2010 MODEL AND LATER BUT NOT BEFORE. SINCE THE SAME PART IS USED IN EARLIER MODELS REQUESTING RECALL ON EARLIER MODELS TOO.

Oct 1, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Oct 1, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Sep 28, 2015 Suspension 1,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORM...

Sep 28, 2015 Suspension 1,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORM...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Steering 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Wheels 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension

AS I WAS TURNING RIGHT TO EXIT A PARKING LOT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OR MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED IT AND OBSERVED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS MISALIGNED. UPON F...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Steering 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Wheels 118,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, HEADING TOWARD A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A LARGE BOOM OCCURRED AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT UP THE CURB AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK. I THOUGHT I'D BLOWN A TIRE BUT GOT OUT AND SAW THE ENTIRE WHEEL WAS DISCONNECTED - THE SUSPENSION RUINED. WO...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension

AS I WAS TURNING RIGHT TO EXIT A PARKING LOT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OR MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED IT AND OBSERVED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS MISALIGNED. UPON F...

Sep 8, 2015 Suspension 117,896 mi

A VERY FRIGHTENING INCIDENT OCCURRED SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2015 APPROX 6:45 P.M. AFTER A ROUND TRIP TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROX 80 MILES. I DROVE JUST OVER A MILE OFF THE HIGHWAY EXIT, CAME TO A STOP SIGN LIGHT THEN PROCEEDED WITH A RIGHT TURN. SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING THE CAR MADE A...

Sep 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 117,896 mi

A VERY FRIGHTENING INCIDENT OCCURRED SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2015 APPROX 6:45 P.M. AFTER A ROUND TRIP TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROX 80 MILES. I DROVE JUST OVER A MILE OFF THE HIGHWAY EXIT, CAME TO A STOP SIGN LIGHT THEN PROCEEDED WITH A RIGHT TURN. SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING THE CAR MADE A...

Sep 8, 2015 Suspension 117,896 mi

A VERY FRIGHTENING INCIDENT OCCURRED SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2015 APPROX 6:45 P.M. AFTER A ROUND TRIP TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROX 80 MILES. I DROVE JUST OVER A MILE OFF THE HIGHWAY EXIT, CAME TO A STOP SIGN LIGHT THEN PROCEEDED WITH A RIGHT TURN. SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING THE CAR MADE A...

Sep 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 117,896 mi

A VERY FRIGHTENING INCIDENT OCCURRED SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2015 APPROX 6:45 P.M. AFTER A ROUND TRIP TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROX 80 MILES. I DROVE JUST OVER A MILE OFF THE HIGHWAY EXIT, CAME TO A STOP SIGN LIGHT THEN PROCEEDED WITH A RIGHT TURN. SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING THE CAR MADE A...

Aug 23, 2015 Suspension 922,500 mi

THIS IS A 2008 CX-9 GRAND TOURING AWD THAT WAS GOING NORTHBOUND ON INDIANA HIGHWAY 31 AND THEN MADE A U-TURN TO GO SOUTHBOUND. AS THE CAR SPEED GOT UP TO 35MPH GOING SOUTHBOUND, THERE WAS A SUDDEN JERK AND LOUD NOISE AND IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND FELT LIKE IT WAS DRAGGING ON SOMETHING. THE CAR BEC...

Aug 23, 2015 Suspension 922,500 mi

THIS IS A 2008 CX-9 GRAND TOURING AWD THAT WAS GOING NORTHBOUND ON INDIANA HIGHWAY 31 AND THEN MADE A U-TURN TO GO SOUTHBOUND. AS THE CAR SPEED GOT UP TO 35MPH GOING SOUTHBOUND, THERE WAS A SUDDEN JERK AND LOUD NOISE AND IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND FELT LIKE IT WAS DRAGGING ON SOMETHING. THE CAR BEC...

Aug 5, 2015 Suspension 115,717 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL SIDE STREET, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BROKE WHILE GOING AROUND A RIGHT HAND TURN, CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID ON THE THEN PARTIALLY ATTACHED FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND THEN SKIDDED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 5, 2015 Suspension 115,717 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL SIDE STREET, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BROKE WHILE GOING AROUND A RIGHT HAND TURN, CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID ON THE THEN PARTIALLY ATTACHED FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND THEN SKIDDED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 30, 2015 Suspension 78,000 mi

2008 MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING ALL WHEEL DRIVE WITH 20 INCH (UPGRADE) WHEELS HOUSED IN NORTHERN VA HAS HAD A SERIES OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM ISSUES. IN DECEMBER 2014 THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE WHEEL BEARING BROKE WHILE DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO DC. LUCKILY THE ROARING SOUND WAS NOTICED AND THE CAR WAS TAKEN ...

Jul 30, 2015 Suspension 78,000 mi

2008 MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING ALL WHEEL DRIVE WITH 20 INCH (UPGRADE) WHEELS HOUSED IN NORTHERN VA HAS HAD A SERIES OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM ISSUES. IN DECEMBER 2014 THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE WHEEL BEARING BROKE WHILE DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO DC. LUCKILY THE ROARING SOUND WAS NOTICED AND THE CAR WAS TAKEN ...

Jul 26, 2015 Suspension 46,557 mi

08 MAZDA CX-9 MAKING LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. MADE A RIGHT TURN(5MPH) IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. WHILE MAKING THE TURN THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION/STEERING CAME APART CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND LATER REPAIRED AT A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE. VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIRS TO CONTR...

Jul 26, 2015 Steering 46,557 mi

08 MAZDA CX-9 MAKING LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. MADE A RIGHT TURN(5MPH) IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. WHILE MAKING THE TURN THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION/STEERING CAME APART CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND LATER REPAIRED AT A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE. VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIRS TO CONTR...

Jul 26, 2015 Suspension 46,557 mi

08 MAZDA CX-9 MAKING LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. MADE A RIGHT TURN(5MPH) IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. WHILE MAKING THE TURN THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION/STEERING CAME APART CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND LATER REPAIRED AT A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE. VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIRS TO CONTR...

Jul 26, 2015 Steering 46,557 mi

08 MAZDA CX-9 MAKING LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. MADE A RIGHT TURN(5MPH) IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. WHILE MAKING THE TURN THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION/STEERING CAME APART CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND LATER REPAIRED AT A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE. VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIRS TO CONTR...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension 126,157 mi

I WAS PULL OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED RIGHT ON TO A 1 LANE ROAD. AS I TURNED RIGHT THE LOWER BALL JOINT DISLODGED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. IT PULL THE DRIVERS SIDE TRANSAXLE WITH IT AND IT TIE ROD ENDS. SLAMMING MY CAR TO A HALT AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME. THE WH...

Jul 24, 2015 Wheels 126,157 mi

I WAS PULL OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED RIGHT ON TO A 1 LANE ROAD. AS I TURNED RIGHT THE LOWER BALL JOINT DISLODGED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. IT PULL THE DRIVERS SIDE TRANSAXLE WITH IT AND IT TIE ROD ENDS. SLAMMING MY CAR TO A HALT AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME. THE WH...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension 124,300 mi

I HAD BROUGHT MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. I MENTIONED THAT THE CAR WAS PULLING SEVERELY WHEN TURNING OR ROUNDING A CURVE. I THOUGHT THAT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. WHILE I WAS WAITING AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR MY CAR TO BE REPAIRED THE TECHNICIAN CAME TO GET ...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension 126,157 mi

I WAS PULL OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED RIGHT ON TO A 1 LANE ROAD. AS I TURNED RIGHT THE LOWER BALL JOINT DISLODGED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. IT PULL THE DRIVERS SIDE TRANSAXLE WITH IT AND IT TIE ROD ENDS. SLAMMING MY CAR TO A HALT AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME. THE WH...

Jul 24, 2015 Wheels 126,157 mi

I WAS PULL OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND TURNED RIGHT ON TO A 1 LANE ROAD. AS I TURNED RIGHT THE LOWER BALL JOINT DISLODGED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. IT PULL THE DRIVERS SIDE TRANSAXLE WITH IT AND IT TIE ROD ENDS. SLAMMING MY CAR TO A HALT AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME. THE WH...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension 124,300 mi

I HAD BROUGHT MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. I MENTIONED THAT THE CAR WAS PULLING SEVERELY WHEN TURNING OR ROUNDING A CURVE. I THOUGHT THAT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. WHILE I WAS WAITING AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR MY CAR TO BE REPAIRED THE TECHNICIAN CAME TO GET ...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Jul 17, 2015 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED LOWER CONTROL ARM, OUTER TIE ROD END, STABILIZER LINK, AXLE, AND DRIVE BELT DAMAGE. THE VEH...

Jul 17, 2015 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED LOWER CONTROL ARM, OUTER TIE ROD END, STABILIZER LINK, AXLE, AND DRIVE BELT DAMAGE. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2015 Suspension 126,947 mi

I OWN A 2008 MAZDA CR-9 WHOSE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF THE AXLE WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY BACKWARDS (WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR) WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED LEFT. IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR OR TURN THE WHEELS. I CALLED FOR A TOW TO VIRGINIA TIRE AND AUTO AND THEY DIAGNOSED T...

Jul 15, 2015 Suspension 126,947 mi

I OWN A 2008 MAZDA CR-9 WHOSE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF THE AXLE WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY BACKWARDS (WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR) WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED LEFT. IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR OR TURN THE WHEELS. I CALLED FOR A TOW TO VIRGINIA TIRE AND AUTO AND THEY DIAGNOSED T...

Jul 13, 2015 Steering 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 13, 2015 Suspension 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 13, 2015 Wheels 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 13, 2015 Steering 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 13, 2015 Suspension 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 13, 2015 Wheels 121,000 mi

ON 06 JUNE 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. NEAR THE END OF THE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE LOOSE TURNING NEARLY 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND JAMMED ITSELF INTO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY...

Jul 9, 2015 Suspension 80,000 mi

BALL JOINTS WARN HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS-WORK AT MAZDA DEAL WAS TOLD VERY COMMON PROBLEM I DON'T KNOW WHY THERE ISN'T SAFETY RECALL ON THIS

Jul 9, 2015 Suspension 80,000 mi

BALL JOINTS WARN HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS-WORK AT MAZDA DEAL WAS TOLD VERY COMMON PROBLEM I DON'T KNOW WHY THERE ISN'T SAFETY RECALL ON THIS

Jul 7, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A U-TURN (LEFT TURN) AT UNDER 10 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT SHUTTERED TO A STOP. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND WAITED FOR HIM TO ARRIVE. WHEN HE ARRIVED, HE (AND THE POLICE) ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT BUDGE. HE WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND OBSERVED ...

Jul 7, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A U-TURN (LEFT TURN) AT UNDER 10 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT SHUTTERED TO A STOP. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND WAITED FOR HIM TO ARRIVE. WHEN HE ARRIVED, HE (AND THE POLICE) ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT BUDGE. HE WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND OBSERVED ...

Jul 6, 2015 Suspension Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON ROAD AT APPROXIMATLEY 20 MPH THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE AXLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

Jul 6, 2015 Wheels Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON ROAD AT APPROXIMATLEY 20 MPH THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE AXLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

Jul 6, 2015 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETELY HORIZONTAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Jul 6, 2015 Suspension Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON ROAD AT APPROXIMATLEY 20 MPH THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE AXLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

Jul 6, 2015 Wheels Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON ROAD AT APPROXIMATLEY 20 MPH THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE AXLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

Jul 6, 2015 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETELY HORIZONTAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Jul 3, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

GEAR OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL FUNCTION. ONLY WAY TO CHECK LEVEL IS TO REMOVE FILL PLUG AND STICK FINGER IN. THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO GET TO THIS IS PUTTING VEHICLE UP ON A LIFT. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. IF NOT CAUGHT RIGHT A...

Jul 3, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

GEAR OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL FUNCTION. ONLY WAY TO CHECK LEVEL IS TO REMOVE FILL PLUG AND STICK FINGER IN. THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO GET TO THIS IS PUTTING VEHICLE UP ON A LIFT. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. IF NOT CAUGHT RIGHT A...

Jun 25, 2015 Suspension 103,154 mi

UPON ENTERING A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE, SKIDDED TO A SUDDEN STOP, AND THEN WOULD NOT MOVE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SIDEWAYS RESTING AGAINST THE INNER FENDER, ALONG WITH SEVERAL METALLIC PARTS AND FLUID ON THE GROU...

Jun 25, 2015 Suspension 103,154 mi

UPON ENTERING A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE, SKIDDED TO A SUDDEN STOP, AND THEN WOULD NOT MOVE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SIDEWAYS RESTING AGAINST THE INNER FENDER, ALONG WITH SEVERAL METALLIC PARTS AND FLUID ON THE GROU...

Jun 21, 2015 Suspension 89,004 mi

I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS I TURNED LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. WHEN I GOT OUT TO INSPECT, I FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD DISENGAGED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A NON-DEALER SERVICE FACILITY, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT HAD BRO...

Jun 21, 2015 Suspension 89,004 mi

I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS I TURNED LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. WHEN I GOT OUT TO INSPECT, I FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD DISENGAGED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A NON-DEALER SERVICE FACILITY, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT HAD BRO...

Jun 17, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH...

Jun 17, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH...

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension

WENT TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO REPLACE OUR LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD ENDS AND SWAY BAR LINKS BECAUSE NHTSB HAS BEEN RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2008 MAZDA CX-9S CRASHING DUE TO THESE ITEMS FAILING. THE DEALERSHIP BROUGHT IT OUR ATTENTION THAT DU...

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension

WENT TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO REPLACE OUR LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD ENDS AND SWAY BAR LINKS BECAUSE NHTSB HAS BEEN RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2008 MAZDA CX-9S CRASHING DUE TO THESE ITEMS FAILING. THE DEALERSHIP BROUGHT IT OUR ATTENTION THAT DU...

Jun 15, 2015 Suspension Crash 83,702 mi

WHILE DRIVING WENT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TO HAVE CAR SERVICED FOR UNKNOWN CLICKING WHEN I WOULD ONLY MAKE RIGHT TURNS. WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING LOT I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND AUTO WAS IMMOBILE AT THAT POINT. I EXITED AND FOUND LEFT FRONT TIRE TURNED SIDEWAYS. I HAD VARIOUS DAMAGE TO LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA...

Jun 15, 2015 Suspension Crash 83,702 mi

WHILE DRIVING WENT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TO HAVE CAR SERVICED FOR UNKNOWN CLICKING WHEN I WOULD ONLY MAKE RIGHT TURNS. WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING LOT I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND AUTO WAS IMMOBILE AT THAT POINT. I EXITED AND FOUND LEFT FRONT TIRE TURNED SIDEWAYS. I HAD VARIOUS DAMAGE TO LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA...

May 23, 2015 Service Brakes 109,100 mi

THE BRAKES ARE HARD TO DEPRESS AND THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. IF I START THE CAR AND DEPRESS ON THE BRAKES AT A STANDSTILL, THE PEDAL FELLS HARD AND GOES DOWN REALLY FAR WILL I HEAR A "WHISTLING" SOUND AND ALSO A "HISSING" LIKE IF AIR IS ESCAPING.

May 23, 2015 Service Brakes 109,100 mi

THE BRAKES ARE HARD TO DEPRESS AND THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. IF I START THE CAR AND DEPRESS ON THE BRAKES AT A STANDSTILL, THE PEDAL FELLS HARD AND GOES DOWN REALLY FAR WILL I HEAR A "WHISTLING" SOUND AND ALSO A "HISSING" LIKE IF AIR IS ESCAPING.

May 20, 2015 Suspension 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 20, 2015 Steering 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 20, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 20, 2015 Suspension 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 20, 2015 Steering 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 20, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN A LOUD CRUNCH HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BREAK. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I COULDN'T GET THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I WALKED AROUND TO ...

May 12, 2015 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CX-9 WITH OUR KIDS ON SATURDAY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS PREVENTED HER FROM BRAKING AT A RED LIGHT. THERE WERE NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS AT A RECOMMENDED LEVEL SINCE THE VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED. WE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL M...

May 12, 2015 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CX-9 WITH OUR KIDS ON SATURDAY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS PREVENTED HER FROM BRAKING AT A RED LIGHT. THERE WERE NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS AT A RECOMMENDED LEVEL SINCE THE VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED. WE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL M...

May 8, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK UPON COMING TO A STOP DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO ALLOW ENOUGH DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETEL...

May 8, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK UPON COMING TO A STOP DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO ALLOW ENOUGH DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETEL...

May 4, 2015 Power Train 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

May 4, 2015 Wheels 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

May 4, 2015 Suspension 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

May 4, 2015 Power Train 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

May 4, 2015 Wheels 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

May 4, 2015 Suspension 163,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND CV JOINT BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR AND PUSHING THE WHEEL WELL BACK UNDER THE PASSENGER DOOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING REAL...

Mar 18, 2015 Suspension 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Mar 18, 2015 Wheels 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Mar 18, 2015 Steering 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Mar 18, 2015 Suspension 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Mar 18, 2015 Wheels 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Mar 18, 2015 Steering 112,080 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR WHEN I WENT TO MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK. AFTER HAVING MY MECHANIC INVESTIGATE HE TOOK A LOOK AT THE BALL JOINTS, THEY ARE 'NON-SERVICEABLE,' WHICH MEANS THEY ARE A SEALED UNIT. HE SAID FROM WHAT HE COULD TELL THEY WERE FINE....

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE HEAT/COOL SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. T...

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE HEAT/COOL SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. T...

Dec 4, 2014 Seats 82,000 mi

I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT BUT I FEEL I COULD HAVE A DEFECTIVE DIVERS SIDE SEAT THAT COULD COME LOOSE (SEAT RAIL). I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR THE ISSUE IS TO REPLACE THE SEAT WHICH WOULD COST OVER $3000.00. IF THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS, THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HA...

Dec 4, 2014 Seats 82,000 mi

I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT BUT I FEEL I COULD HAVE A DEFECTIVE DIVERS SIDE SEAT THAT COULD COME LOOSE (SEAT RAIL). I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR THE ISSUE IS TO REPLACE THE SEAT WHICH WOULD COST OVER $3000.00. IF THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS, THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HA...

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TES...

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TES...

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TES...

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TES...

Oct 25, 2014 Structure 65,000 mi

RETURNED TO VEHICLE AFTER WORK (5PM) AND SAW THAT BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE DAMAGED. A CLOSER LOOK REVEALED THAT THE PAINTED PORTION TO BOTH SIDE MIRROR HOUSING UNITS HAD MELTED. IT APPEARED THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED FROM INTERNAL HEAT. THERE WERE NO BURN MARKS ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE PLASTI...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

RETURNED TO VEHICLE AFTER WORK (5PM) AND SAW THAT BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE DAMAGED. A CLOSER LOOK REVEALED THAT THE PAINTED PORTION TO BOTH SIDE MIRROR HOUSING UNITS HAD MELTED. IT APPEARED THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED FROM INTERNAL HEAT. THERE WERE NO BURN MARKS ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE PLASTI...

Oct 25, 2014 Structure 65,000 mi

RETURNED TO VEHICLE AFTER WORK (5PM) AND SAW THAT BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE DAMAGED. A CLOSER LOOK REVEALED THAT THE PAINTED PORTION TO BOTH SIDE MIRROR HOUSING UNITS HAD MELTED. IT APPEARED THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED FROM INTERNAL HEAT. THERE WERE NO BURN MARKS ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE PLASTI...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

RETURNED TO VEHICLE AFTER WORK (5PM) AND SAW THAT BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE DAMAGED. A CLOSER LOOK REVEALED THAT THE PAINTED PORTION TO BOTH SIDE MIRROR HOUSING UNITS HAD MELTED. IT APPEARED THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED FROM INTERNAL HEAT. THERE WERE NO BURN MARKS ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE PLASTI...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension 102,112 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension 102,112 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension 102,112 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension 102,112 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Aug 31, 2014 Service Brakes 83,525 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES MADE A HISSING SOUND AT RANDOM TIMES. BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AS USUAL. AFTER "STOMPING" ON BRAKE, CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL FEET. *TR

Aug 31, 2014 Service Brakes 83,525 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES MADE A HISSING SOUND AT RANDOM TIMES. BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AS USUAL. AFTER "STOMPING" ON BRAKE, CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL FEET. *TR

Aug 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

I'M HAVING WITH MY 09 CX-9. LIGHTLY ACCELERATING AROUND 30-35MPH, SOMETIMES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. HEAVIER ACCELERATION OR NO ACCELERATION FIXES THE PROBLEM BUT HAD DOBBS CHECK IT, BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP ON DIAGNOSTICS AND AT FIRST THEY COULDN'T GET IT TO REPEAT. I HAD...

Aug 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

I'M HAVING WITH MY 09 CX-9. LIGHTLY ACCELERATING AROUND 30-35MPH, SOMETIMES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. HEAVIER ACCELERATION OR NO ACCELERATION FIXES THE PROBLEM BUT HAD DOBBS CHECK IT, BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP ON DIAGNOSTICS AND AT FIRST THEY COULDN'T GET IT TO REPEAT. I HAD...

Apr 19, 2014 Electrical System

2008 MAZDA CX9 SMART KEY, AFTER REPROGRAMMING ($350) NEW FOBS ($100 EACH) AND NUMEROUS BATTERY REPLACING THE SMART KEY STILL WILL NOT FUNCTION AS PROMISED, WIRELESSLY UNLOCKING, LOCKING AND STARTING THE VEHICLE. HERE IS ONLY ONE KEY HOLE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH CASES HE OWNER/ DRIVER/ USER TO CONSTANT...

Apr 19, 2014 Electrical System

2008 MAZDA CX9 SMART KEY, AFTER REPROGRAMMING ($350) NEW FOBS ($100 EACH) AND NUMEROUS BATTERY REPLACING THE SMART KEY STILL WILL NOT FUNCTION AS PROMISED, WIRELESSLY UNLOCKING, LOCKING AND STARTING THE VEHICLE. HERE IS ONLY ONE KEY HOLE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH CASES HE OWNER/ DRIVER/ USER TO CONSTANT...

Mar 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 122,000 mi

MY WIFE PULLED THE VEHICLE SHIFTING GEAR IN REVERSE WITH HER PURSE WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES PEDAL. AFTER THE FACT, I DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHECKED IT, AND THIS VEHICLE CAN SHIFT GEAR WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BRAKES PEDAL. *TR

Mar 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 122,000 mi

MY WIFE PULLED THE VEHICLE SHIFTING GEAR IN REVERSE WITH HER PURSE WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES PEDAL. AFTER THE FACT, I DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHECKED IT, AND THIS VEHICLE CAN SHIFT GEAR WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BRAKES PEDAL. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,139 mi

THE MORNING OF 09/17/2013 I SAW WHITE POWDER COMING OFF THE A/C VENTS. ALARMED, I CALLED MAZDA DEALER IN MILFORD, CT. THE DEALER STATES THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM AND CONTACTED MAZDA USA FOR ADVISE. THE RESPONSE WAS THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR COIL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $1,250. ...

Oct 2, 2013 Wheels 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS SOON AS I STOPPED I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY CAR JERKED FORWARD. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS JUTTING OUT AT AN ANGLE. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WHATSOEVER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THAT MY BALL JOINT AND...

Oct 2, 2013 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS SOON AS I STOPPED I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY CAR JERKED FORWARD. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS JUTTING OUT AT AN ANGLE. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WHATSOEVER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THAT MY BALL JOINT AND...

Oct 2, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,139 mi

THE MORNING OF 09/17/2013 I SAW WHITE POWDER COMING OFF THE A/C VENTS. ALARMED, I CALLED MAZDA DEALER IN MILFORD, CT. THE DEALER STATES THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM AND CONTACTED MAZDA USA FOR ADVISE. THE RESPONSE WAS THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR COIL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $1,250. ...

Oct 2, 2013 Wheels 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS SOON AS I STOPPED I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY CAR JERKED FORWARD. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS JUTTING OUT AT AN ANGLE. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WHATSOEVER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THAT MY BALL JOINT AND...

Oct 2, 2013 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS SOON AS I STOPPED I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY CAR JERKED FORWARD. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS JUTTING OUT AT AN ANGLE. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WHATSOEVER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THAT MY BALL JOINT AND...

Jul 31, 2013 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jul 31, 2013 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes 39,912 mi

2008 MAZDA CX-9 HAS A MASTER CYLINDER MACHINE PROBLEM. WE REPLACED THESE ITEMS IN AUGUST OF 2011 AND IN LESS THAN 16000 MILES WE HAVE THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE11026. MAZDA HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH A MANUFACTURING PROCESS DOR THE MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PLUNGER THAT COULD RE...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes 39,912 mi

2008 MAZDA CX-9 HAS A MASTER CYLINDER MACHINE PROBLEM. WE REPLACED THESE ITEMS IN AUGUST OF 2011 AND IN LESS THAN 16000 MILES WE HAVE THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE11026. MAZDA HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH A MANUFACTURING PROCESS DOR THE MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PLUNGER THAT COULD RE...

Apr 23, 2013 Visibility 51,490 mi

(SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED) AT 400PM WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON US65 AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF WAS IN THE TILTED OPEN POSITION, THE NEAREST TRAFFIC TO OUR LOCATION WAS 500 YARDS AHEAD OF US. THE MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND THE FOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE RELAXED AND TALKING. SUDDENLY WITH A VERY LOUD SOUND TH...

Apr 23, 2013 Visibility 51,490 mi

(SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED) AT 400PM WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON US65 AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF WAS IN THE TILTED OPEN POSITION, THE NEAREST TRAFFIC TO OUR LOCATION WAS 500 YARDS AHEAD OF US. THE MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND THE FOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE RELAXED AND TALKING. SUDDENLY WITH A VERY LOUD SOUND TH...

Jan 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,400 mi

I WAS REFERRED TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CASES WITH THE MAZDA CX-9S. I WAS A VICTIM OF THIS ON JANUARY 2, 2013. UPON RESEARCHING, I WAS MADE AWARE THAT SEVERAL OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE POSTED THEIR EXPERIENCE THAT EXACTLY MATCHED WHAT I EXPERIENCED. I NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION ...

Jan 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,400 mi

I WAS REFERRED TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CASES WITH THE MAZDA CX-9S. I WAS A VICTIM OF THIS ON JANUARY 2, 2013. UPON RESEARCHING, I WAS MADE AWARE THAT SEVERAL OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE POSTED THEIR EXPERIENCE THAT EXACTLY MATCHED WHAT I EXPERIENCED. I NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION ...

Aug 27, 2012 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHOM INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE POWER BRAK...

Aug 27, 2012 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHOM INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE POWER BRAK...

Aug 24, 2012 Service Brakes 37,254 mi

BROUGHT INTO THE MAZDA DEALER SCHAUMBURG,IL DUE TO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON ; THE TCF OF LIGHT OFF LIGHT ,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND THE STABILITY INDICATOR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT. CLAIMED THEIR THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW BUT NO LEAK WITH THE ...

Aug 24, 2012 Service Brakes 37,254 mi

BROUGHT INTO THE MAZDA DEALER SCHAUMBURG,IL DUE TO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON ; THE TCF OF LIGHT OFF LIGHT ,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND THE STABILITY INDICATOR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT. CLAIMED THEIR THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW BUT NO LEAK WITH THE ...

Jul 3, 2012 Air Bags 17,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN A PASSENGER WAS NOT OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG AND COULD NOT I...

Jul 3, 2012 Air Bags 17,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN A PASSENGER WAS NOT OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG AND COULD NOT I...

Apr 8, 2012 Power Train 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Power Train 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS ON THE VEHICLE (TWO SETS OF BRAKES, TIEROD, ELECTRICAL OVERHAUL VACUUM HOSES...) THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS BEEN OIL LEAKING. THIS PAST SUMMER (2011) THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE DIAGNOSING THAT IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. T...

Mar 23, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REMOTE KEY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABL...

Mar 23, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REMOTE KEY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABL...

Mar 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY, AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WITHOUT...

Mar 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY, AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WITHOUT...

Mar 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY, AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WITHOUT...

Mar 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY, AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WITHOUT...

Feb 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,175 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PARTIALLY DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKE IN ODER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VACUUM BOOSTER FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE FL...

Feb 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,175 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PARTIALLY DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKE IN ODER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VACUUM BOOSTER FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE FL...

Jan 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jan 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Aug 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

LATELY, MY CX-9 DOES NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN THE EXPECTED DISTANCE (STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL), FOR THE USUAL BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. I HAD TO LIFT MY FOOT AND BRAKE HARD TO BRING IT TO STOP. OTHERWISE, CX-9 REMAINS A PLEASANT VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND RIDE. *KB

Aug 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

LATELY, MY CX-9 DOES NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN THE EXPECTED DISTANCE (STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL), FOR THE USUAL BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. I HAD TO LIFT MY FOOT AND BRAKE HARD TO BRING IT TO STOP. OTHERWISE, CX-9 REMAINS A PLEASANT VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND RIDE. *KB

Apr 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

RUSTY DOOR HINGE BOLTS ON 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THERE ARE FOUR BOLTS ON EVERY HINGE AND TWO HINGES PER DOOR. HALF OF THE BOLTS ARE PAINTED AND PROTECTED, THE OTHER HALF ARE NOT AND THEY ARE RUSTING. ALL OF THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE DOOR SHOULD BE COATED---IN THIS CASE HALF ARE AND ONE HALF ARE NOT. T...

Apr 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

RUSTY DOOR HINGE BOLTS ON 2008 MAZDA CX-9. THERE ARE FOUR BOLTS ON EVERY HINGE AND TWO HINGES PER DOOR. HALF OF THE BOLTS ARE PAINTED AND PROTECTED, THE OTHER HALF ARE NOT AND THEY ARE RUSTING. ALL OF THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE DOOR SHOULD BE COATED---IN THIS CASE HALF ARE AND ONE HALF ARE NOT. T...

Apr 7, 2011 Traction Control System 18,000 mi

2008 CX-9 MAZDA WITH 25,644 MILES APPEARS TO HAVE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS RECALLED TOYOTAS IN THAT THE DRIVER'S CX-9 ORIGINAL RUBBER FLOOR MAT MOVES UP TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE WITH USE & LODGES UNDER THE PLASTIC PANEL ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOT WELL, (PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). WHEN...

Apr 7, 2011 Traction Control System 18,000 mi

2008 CX-9 MAZDA WITH 25,644 MILES APPEARS TO HAVE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS RECALLED TOYOTAS IN THAT THE DRIVER'S CX-9 ORIGINAL RUBBER FLOOR MAT MOVES UP TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE WITH USE & LODGES UNDER THE PLASTIC PANEL ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOT WELL, (PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). WHEN...

Mar 5, 2011 Traction Control System 25,505 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO HOW THE 2008 MAZDA CX9 HANDLES WHEN THE ROAD CONDITIONS HAVE A LAYER OF SNOW OR ICE. WHEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE THE CAR IS FINE. WHEN DRIVING UP A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE, THE CAR DOES NOT PERFORM. THE TIRES THAT ARE PUT ON THIS CAR FROM FACTORY ARE NOT GOOD, WHICH CA...

Mar 5, 2011 Traction Control System 25,505 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO HOW THE 2008 MAZDA CX9 HANDLES WHEN THE ROAD CONDITIONS HAVE A LAYER OF SNOW OR ICE. WHEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE THE CAR IS FINE. WHEN DRIVING UP A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE, THE CAR DOES NOT PERFORM. THE TIRES THAT ARE PUT ON THIS CAR FROM FACTORY ARE NOT GOOD, WHICH CA...

Aug 19, 2010 Steering Crash 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE...

Aug 19, 2010 Steering Crash 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE...

Mar 21, 2010 Steering 100 mi

FROM DAY 1 THE CAR HAS BEEN ROAD-CRAZY...YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT TO LEFT AND RIGHT...DEALERSHIP SAYS FROM "CROWN IN THE ROAD"....HAVE HAD IT RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES..HAS 25K NOW AND FRONT TIRES ARE NEARLY WORN OUT...HAS 20" WHEELS (WHICH THEY NO LONGER OFFER AS OPTION). *TR

Mar 21, 2010 Suspension 100 mi

FROM DAY 1 THE CAR HAS BEEN ROAD-CRAZY...YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT TO LEFT AND RIGHT...DEALERSHIP SAYS FROM "CROWN IN THE ROAD"....HAVE HAD IT RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES..HAS 25K NOW AND FRONT TIRES ARE NEARLY WORN OUT...HAS 20" WHEELS (WHICH THEY NO LONGER OFFER AS OPTION). *TR

Mar 21, 2010 Steering 100 mi

FROM DAY 1 THE CAR HAS BEEN ROAD-CRAZY...YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT TO LEFT AND RIGHT...DEALERSHIP SAYS FROM "CROWN IN THE ROAD"....HAVE HAD IT RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES..HAS 25K NOW AND FRONT TIRES ARE NEARLY WORN OUT...HAS 20" WHEELS (WHICH THEY NO LONGER OFFER AS OPTION). *TR

Mar 21, 2010 Suspension 100 mi

FROM DAY 1 THE CAR HAS BEEN ROAD-CRAZY...YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT TO LEFT AND RIGHT...DEALERSHIP SAYS FROM "CROWN IN THE ROAD"....HAVE HAD IT RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES..HAS 25K NOW AND FRONT TIRES ARE NEARLY WORN OUT...HAS 20" WHEELS (WHICH THEY NO LONGER OFFER AS OPTION). *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Seats

CURRENT RECALL WHERE HEATED SEAT TENDS TO OVERHEAT, BUT MY MODEL YEAR ISN'T INCLUDED. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER BEFORE I WAS EVEN AWARE OF THE CURRENT RECALL. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Seats

CURRENT RECALL WHERE HEATED SEAT TENDS TO OVERHEAT, BUT MY MODEL YEAR ISN'T INCLUDED. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER BEFORE I WAS EVEN AWARE OF THE CURRENT RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Steering 70 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. AFTER DRIVING 200 MILES THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONTACT STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 22 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED TO THE LEFT 80% OF THE TIME WITHOUT HIM TOUCHING IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND AF...

Mar 2, 2010 Steering 70 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX9. AFTER DRIVING 200 MILES THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONTACT STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 22 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED TO THE LEFT 80% OF THE TIME WITHOUT HIM TOUCHING IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND AF...

Feb 25, 2010 Seats 23,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC SEAT POSITIONING CONTROL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT KEEPS ADJUSTING ON IT'S OWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT JUST STARTED TODAY AND SEEMED TO DO IT AT ANY SPEED, TOO INCLUDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. I ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME ACTION AFTER I HAD P...

Feb 25, 2010 Steering 100 mi

2007, 2008 & 2009 MAZDA CX9 HAS STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN YOU DON'T HOLD IT TIGHTLY, THE CAR WILL VEER TO THE LEFT 80% OF THE TIME AND 20% TO THE RIGHT. THE CAR WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT AT ANY SPEEDS AND ON EVEN PAVEMENTS SUCH AS A CAR PARK. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Seats 23,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC SEAT POSITIONING CONTROL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT KEEPS ADJUSTING ON IT'S OWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT JUST STARTED TODAY AND SEEMED TO DO IT AT ANY SPEED, TOO INCLUDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. I ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME ACTION AFTER I HAD P...

Feb 25, 2010 Steering 100 mi

2007, 2008 & 2009 MAZDA CX9 HAS STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN YOU DON'T HOLD IT TIGHTLY, THE CAR WILL VEER TO THE LEFT 80% OF THE TIME AND 20% TO THE RIGHT. THE CAR WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT AT ANY SPEEDS AND ON EVEN PAVEMENTS SUCH AS A CAR PARK. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Tires 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD THE FRONT PASSENGER RIGHT TIRE LOST PRESSURE AND INCREASED FROM 32 PSI TO 25 PSI. HE REPLACED THE TIRE ON ONE OCCASION AND THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. AIR WAS ADDED TO THE TIRE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND O...

Jan 12, 2010 Tires 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD THE FRONT PASSENGER RIGHT TIRE LOST PRESSURE AND INCREASED FROM 32 PSI TO 25 PSI. HE REPLACED THE TIRE ON ONE OCCASION AND THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. AIR WAS ADDED TO THE TIRE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND O...

Dec 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 22,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH THAT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. MY SUSTAINED ENOUGH FRONT END DAMAGE TO KNOCK THE ENGINE OFF ONE OF ITS MOTOR MOUNTS AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS BUT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. 08 MAZDA CX-9. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 22,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH THAT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. MY SUSTAINED ENOUGH FRONT END DAMAGE TO KNOCK THE ENGINE OFF ONE OF ITS MOTOR MOUNTS AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS BUT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. 08 MAZDA CX-9. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 14,350 mi

MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 HAS LEAKING STRUTS AND SHOCKS. THE CAR IS ONE YEAR OLD AND HAS A LITTLE OVER 14,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER STATED THAT WAS SEEPAGE DUE TO BEING OVER FILLED AT THE FACTORY, BUT IF YOU WIPE OFF THE EXCESS FILM THE FLUID CONTINUES TO FORM. SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE, DOESN'T MATTER IT SH...

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 14,350 mi

MY 2008 MAZDA CX-9 HAS LEAKING STRUTS AND SHOCKS. THE CAR IS ONE YEAR OLD AND HAS A LITTLE OVER 14,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER STATED THAT WAS SEEPAGE DUE TO BEING OVER FILLED AT THE FACTORY, BUT IF YOU WIPE OFF THE EXCESS FILM THE FLUID CONTINUES TO FORM. SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE, DOESN'T MATTER IT SH...

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train 150 mi

MY NEW 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AWD HAS GAS PEDAL RESONANT VIBRATING ISSUE WHEN ENGINE IS RIGHT AROUND 2000 RPM WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING UPHILL OR TURNING. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train 150 mi

MY NEW 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AWD HAS GAS PEDAL RESONANT VIBRATING ISSUE WHEN ENGINE IS RIGHT AROUND 2000 RPM WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING UPHILL OR TURNING. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 Seats 1,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HEAD RESTS BEND TOO MUCH FORWARD CAUSING NECK PAIN. THIS BEND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. MAZDA SAYS THAT THE HEADREST SPECIFICATIONS WERE DICTATED TO THEM BY GOVERNMENT STANDARDS. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE SEEN HAS THIS MUCH BEND. IF THE VEHICLE HEAD ...

Sep 18, 2008 Seats 1,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HEAD RESTS BEND TOO MUCH FORWARD CAUSING NECK PAIN. THIS BEND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. MAZDA SAYS THAT THE HEADREST SPECIFICATIONS WERE DICTATED TO THEM BY GOVERNMENT STANDARDS. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE SEEN HAS THIS MUCH BEND. IF THE VEHICLE HEAD ...

Jul 24, 2008 Power Train 1,750 mi

DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE ON 2008 MAZDA CX9 1,750 MILES, DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED, ACCORDING TO DEALER NOT THE FIRST ONE THEY HAVE SEEN (RAMSEY MAZDA NJ) DRIVE SHAFTS SHOULD NOT FAIL ON NEW CARS, CAN BE DANGEROUS. *TR

Jul 24, 2008 Power Train 1,750 mi

DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE ON 2008 MAZDA CX9 1,750 MILES, DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED, ACCORDING TO DEALER NOT THE FIRST ONE THEY HAVE SEEN (RAMSEY MAZDA NJ) DRIVE SHAFTS SHOULD NOT FAIL ON NEW CARS, CAN BE DANGEROUS. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Visibility 860 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A WAVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN HE PASSES OTHER OBJECTS, THE WAVES APPEAR TO RIPPLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN AUT...

Mar 11, 2008 Visibility 860 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A WAVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN HE PASSES OTHER OBJECTS, THE WAVES APPEAR TO RIPPLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN AUT...