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#BS-2011-MAZCX9-41E4

2011 Mazda Cx 9

Based on reports from 207 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
207
Crashes
10
Fires
5
Recalls
4
TSBs
292
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 207 complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

brake booster fail

8 complaints β€’ Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

5 complaints β€’ Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

ptu failure takes out transmission

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

99 owners reported brakes issues β€” failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
38
30–60K
53
60–90K
34
90–120K
21
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (53 reports) β€’ Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (99 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes99 (48%)
Drivetrain24 (12%)
Airbags22 (11%)
Engine15 (7%)
Electrical5 (2%)
Suspension5 (2%)
Other5 (2%)
Steering4 (2%)

2011 Mazda Cx 9: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 48% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mazda Cx 9, with 99 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mazda Cx 9, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mazda Cx 9, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mazda Cx 9, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
3
12
10
13
23
14
36
15
40
16
25
17
17
18
21
19
12
20
8
21
2
22
2
23
2
24
5
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Mazda Cx 9. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V451000Sep 2015

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.

17V429000Do Not DriveAug 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

18V717000Do Not DriveNov 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

19V782000Do Not DriveDec 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 9 is the 2015 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2011 Mazda Cx 9 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

207

Class avg

379

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 207 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2011 Mazda Cx 9: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mazda Cx 9?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Mazda Cx 9 is related to the brakes, with 99 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Mazda Cx 9 reliable?
The 2011 Mazda Cx 9 has 207 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Mazda Cx 9 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Mazda Cx 9 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Mazda Cx 9 has 4 recalls on record. At least one is a critical β€œDo Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Cx 9 problems start?
Based on 167 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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