THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN THRU A RESIDENTIAL AREA AT A LOW SPEED. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CAR HAD A FRONT-WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND THE MECHANIC ASSURED ME THAT THERE WAS NO DETECTION OF THE IMMINENT FAILURE. I CERTAINLY DO NOT WISH TO HAVE THIS OCCUR A…
2007 Mazda CX-9 suspension problems
moderate 31 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V457000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V451000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT HOWEVER, THERE WAS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-9. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V451000 (SUSPENSION), IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CONTACT'S ATTENTION THAT THE TREAD ON THE TWO FRONT TIRES WAS WORN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX9. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, A LOUD POP AND GRINDING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTROL ARM BECAME LODGED INTO THE FRAME, WHICH CAUSED THE LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO T…
DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $170.00 BEFORE PERFORMING THIS RECALL, PLUS THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT TAKING ANY RECALLS
THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SHAKING AROUND 50MPH. SO WE PLANNED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT SINCE WE HEARD THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS SOME KNOWN ISSUES THAT MAY BECOME SEVERE. DURING THE DRIVE TO THE CAR SHOP (LITERALLY 1 MILE FROM HOME) THE AXLE/BEARING OR FRONT SUSPENSION SEPARATED FROM THE CAR!!! THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL AND JOINTS SEPARATED FROM THE CAR; THE WHEEL LOOKS LIKE IT …
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Mazda CX-9?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 31 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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