TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA CX-9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS THE WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM…
2011 mazda CX-9 brakes problems
moderate 91 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
91
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *TR
SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL SEEMS UNRESPONSIVE. DURING THESE INCIDENTS, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY HARD TO APPLY, NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. THANKFULLY WHEN THIS TRANSPIRED (5-10 TIMES OVER THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS), WE WERE TRAVELING RELATIVELY SLOWLY. AFTER EXERTING MUCH MORE THAN NORMAL FORCE, THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO DEPRESS AND HELP BR…
I HAD MY CX-9 GT DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I DROVE ON STREET AND STEPPED ON BRAKE THE PEDAL TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, BECAUSE MY BRAKE AT THIS TIME, ALL OF SUDDEN, TOOK LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE AS I EXPECTED. IT WAS A CLOSE CALL TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHILE MY BRAKING SYSTEM REACTED DIFFERENTLY. AFTER ALMOST HITTING THE CAR, I DROVE VERY CA…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2011 mazda CX-9?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 91 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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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