2008 Mazda CX-9 problems
Owners have filed 234 complaints about the 2008 Mazda CX-9 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 23.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12%.
Complaints234
Crashes14
Fires0
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 23.9% · 56
Power train 12.0% · 28
Air bags 12.0% · 28
Service brakes 9.8% · 23
Steering 8.1% · 19
Wheels 6.8% · 16
Electrical system 5.6% · 13
Unknown or other 4.7% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Mazda CX-9 in this data, 2008 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 104,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 threshold for immediate repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Suspension
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribute disconnect. Suspension
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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Suspension · reported at 139,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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