Suspension Noise problems of the 2009 Mazda CX9

Two problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2009 Mazda CX9. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda cx-9. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard while attempting to make a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side lower control arm was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v451000 (suspension). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Mazda Cx9. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v451000 (suspension). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise, the ball joints failed and the vehicle stopped suddenly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Bd.


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