Power Train Problems of Mazda CX9

Mazda CX9 owners have reported 155 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (56 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mazda CX9

The Power Train problem

My 2018 Mazda cx-9 with the skyactiv-g 2. 5t engine has been diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head, cracked exhaust manifold, and cracked turbocharger at approximately 88,000 miles. This is a known design defect documented in Mazda TSB 01-002/23 and addressed by customer service program csp11,   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

2010 Mazda cx-9 awd touring with under 120,000 miles. The vehicle would make a noise like driving over rumble strips in the road, vibrating the undercarriage. It started happening when lightly pressing the accelerator, trying to maintain speed, normally at 1500rpm then it gradually got worse and   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

I have only had this car for one year. I bought it used and have had the "same" problem now "3" times and since I have not had it fixed at a "Mazda" dealership because I am sorry I do not have the $$$ for this and I brought it to my own mechanic, Mazda will not stand   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

When driving vehicle a severe shuddering vibration and loud noise emaneted 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.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda cx-9. While driving 20 mph, there was a loud metal to metal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the gears failed to shift correctly and the oil and engine indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes needed to be changed.   Read details...




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