CarComplaints.com Notes: The only area of real concern for 2012 Mazda CX-9 owners is the brake booster.
In 2014, Mazda extended the warranty on the 2007-2013 CX-9 brake booster to 7 years / 90,000 miles. However this extended warranty has expired for most CX-9 owners, so buyer beware.
This Mazda CX-9 brake booster failure isn't terrible in terms of repair cost — it "only" costs $550 average to fix. However it is a safety issue when the brake booster fails as it increases stopping distance. Owners have reported having to stomp on the brake pedal, & crashes/injuries have been reported due to this CX-9 brake booster defect.
The Mazda CX 9 was returned to the dealership as it had issues again with the brakes. Car had sat for a period of time ( 3 months) and pads /rotors were rusted and need to be replaced.
During the 2 axle brake replacement the inspection of the "death star" it was noted and recommended by the dealership to replace the front tires and have the wheel ball joints replaced. Within a period of 2 years this would have been the second replacement of the joints.
Way too may issues with this vehicle and we will be selling soon for another vehicle, preferable from a manufacturer who can build a reliable 7 passenger vehicle.
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The Mazda CX 9 was returned to the dealership as it had issues again with the brakes. Car had sat for a period of time ( 3 months) and pads /rotors were rusted and need to be replaced.
During the 2 axle brake replacement the inspection of the "death star" it was noted and recommended by the dealership to replace the front tires and have the wheel ball joints replaced. Within a period of 2 years this would have been the second replacement of the joints.
Way too may issues with this vehicle and we will be selling soon for another vehicle, preferable from a manufacturer who can build a reliable 7 passenger vehicle.
- David Z., Kennewick, WA, US