Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2011 Mazda CX9. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mazda CX9 based on all problems reported for the 2011 CX9.
The front driver-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural failure and sheared completely apart while moving. This vehicle was previously serviced under safety recall campaign 15v451000 / Mazda recall 8515g for this exact defect. The recall remedy part failed a second time, collapsing the front wheel assembly, ripping the cv axle completely out of the transmission casing, causing a hazardous transmission fluid spill, and leaving the vehicle stranded and immobilized in the middle of a live roadway in the dark.
Takata inflators recall? no incident to report.
The contact owns a 2011 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 was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.