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2012 Mazda CX-9 repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)
Brakes and Traction Control (20%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 51 repairs.
2012 Mazda CX-9 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mazda CX-9
Engine not specified
| 20700 mi | Car to dealer 6 times (start 6/2013) for toxic smell from engine entering cabin. Nothing found and disregard of Mazda. Car FAILS in 03/2014. Took to shop. Transfer case failure and smell was caused by it. Transfer case changed. 9 months lost |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $725 |
Transmission began shifting into D (from P, R or N) very harshly a few months ago. I located a TSB that identified this issue as "shift shock" and indicated that a TCM re-flash would correct the issue, if TCM could be reflashed. Based on production date/VIN, the TCM itself could require replacement. A new TCM lists for just over $1k! Luckily, my TCM was one that could be re-flashed. The intial charge for this was $159, but I negotiated it down to $75. I have also noticed some odd behavior in the transmission's downshift behavior. It has always been aggressive about downshifting for engine braking, but it had become overly-agressive on an intermittent basis. The dealer traced this to a faulty Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. The price for this repair was around $375. Finally, they were very insistent that new Synthetic ATF was essential to ensure everything worked well. I was fine with the change, but the $349 price tag was a different story. I did some research, we went back and forth a few times and finally I got them to agree to do it for $210. It's still steep, IMO, but it's worth it for the peace of mind. |
2012 Mazda CX-9 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62620 mi C $800 |
Rear wheel bearing making grounding noise. It was replaced |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Transmission had to be replaced. It started with a leak in one of the valves that resulted in all the fluid leaking and then the whole transmission failed |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Differential, just a fluid change. |
| 26040 mi | Replaced Front Transfer case |
| 26000 mi | Transfer case seal failed, transfer case replaced. |
| 59000 mi US $600 |
Rear passenger axle seal replaced Hard shifting transmission. TSB active for this transmission. Dealer did software update |
| 59000 mi | Power transfer case |
| 43000 mi | front wheel drive system leaking and replaced under warranty |
| 14000 mi | Transfer case output seal leaking causing burning oil smell due to proximity to exhaust system. The dealership replaced the seal and all seems fine now. |
| 25700 mi | Replaced transfer case for ongoing burning smell when going uphill. Related to previous repair attempt of replacing output seal. |
| 29140 mi | Removed and replaced oil seals on output shaft. Rear axle seals were leaking fluid. |
| 76880 mi C $3400 |
Rear Dif and/or transfer case, control solenoid, rebuild. |
| 44000 mi | 4 wheel drive system failed completely and dealer installed brand new(transfer case/transaxle) |
| 13000 mi | Differential started to leak. Was replaced with a brand-new unit, which started to leak again. Another replacement of seals in the differential and the car appears fine. Tool altogether 3 trips within the span of a month. |
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