2008 Mazda CX-9 brakes problems

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Brakes · CT

While driving the vehicle the brakes became hard to depress and a hissing came from my steering column, the car would not stop or respond to stop. I had to downshift to Neutral to get the speed slow enough to stop - and had passed through an intersection while in failure. I had also had symptoms I did not know at the time may be related which was at a stop at dunkins or a drive through at a stopped position - where the car would run rough the last few weeks. I thought the rough idle was gas related. I can no longer drive the vehicle and am told this is brake booster/pump issue / that other of the same parts in fords and other manufacturers are now extending customer sat programs like 13N02 because of faulty parts in the brake booster. the vehicle can be towed or seen for this problem. The vehicle has no existing coverage of the faulty brake booster. This is a car insured for my son [XXX][ to drive and It is a safety risk that this went while driving, i'm happy it was myself driving that day. Problem has been confirmed as a brake booster pump/booster failure by a service professional. No warning lights - just not able to stop the car when stepping on the brake. Thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he noticed that the brakes felt loose and the braking distance had become extended while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that he heard a hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes failed completely while attempting to stop for a traffic signal and the vehicle rolled into the intersection. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster was malfunctionin,g and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 225 miles · KY

Sometimes the blind signal works sometimes it doesn't sometimes it blinks on the screen and when switching lanes, brakes keeps going out ball joint keeps popping hard shift or knock in reverse and when placed in park had repair done several times. Dvd wires keeps going out/shortage m. Sometimes seat belt blinker work and sometimes it doesn't

Filed Mar 11, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · MN

My control arms bearings and joints are rusted and the dealership says they aren't covered they were fixed 5 years ago and they are definitely separated and hazardous

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Brakes · 126,721 miles · CA

I was driving and all of a sudden I lost the pressure on my brake and my car wont stop. I had to depressed the brake so hard. Then I started hearing a hissing noise while stepping on the brake.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · MD · 1 injury

O was operating the vehicle and the brakes became spongy and failed to stop the vehicle unless I increased the effort to depress the brake pedal down. Foot has slipped on occasion causing my ankle to be struck on the pedal. I now down shift gears to slow the vehicle to assist in stopping while keeping even further back from vehicles in front of me. Currently, no recalls are out specifically for my VIN but the year make and model are consistent with the current recalls out for bad master brake cylinder and brake booster. Both of which have failed in my vehicle. I have contacted the gaithersburg md mazda dealership and they insist the vehicle is not recalled and are suggesting I pay out of pocket for a known recall on these vehicles. Any assistance would be greatly appropriated. Thank you

Filed May 6, 2019 · Brakes · 136,493 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. While exiting the highway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact swerved to the right and struck a curb, which slowed the vehicle down. The contact quickly shifted into park. In addition, each time the brake pedal was depressed, the sound of blowing air was heard from the driver's side of the dashboard. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the ray skillman mazda dealership, the vehicle was not physically diagnosed. The technicians verbally informed me immediately of brake booster failure based on the symptoms conveyed. The problem stemmed from a defective brake booster. I did contact the manufacturer (mazda corporate office in california) prior to contacting the federal safety agency. Mazda was uncooperative on any agreement of repairs due to the extended warranty period ending that I was unaware of." due to the unethical standing of mazda failing to issue a recall, myself and family were put in great danger when I experienced the brake failure. Had we been aware of the fact that mazda knowingly discovered the manufacturer defect, I would have been proactive in addressing the issue prior to having an almost total life loss and vehicle damage. I requested to escalate my concerns, and spoke with a supervisor that suggested to have the vehicle diagnosed and stated they may or not agree to cover some if any of the charges. After my vehicle sat on the lot for 5 days as we tried to come to an agreement, mazda agreed to cover 50% of the repair cost (parts, labor, and diagnostic fee.) in addition, the technicians also discovered an issue with the brake light not luminating on the dashboard. They determined also the brake light never came on which would have been an indicator of some sort of brake failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,493. *tr

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake boosters failed and were leaking brake fluid from the master cylinder. The contact researched online and found an extended warranty for the mazda cx-9 vehicles. The dealer (morrie's inver grove mazda, 10 mendota rd e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (651) 691-4873) stated that there was an extended warranty specifically for the 2009 mazda cx-9 models, but it had expired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard before stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The local dealer was not contacted. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. *bf repaired 10/10/17

Filed May 30, 2017 · Brakes · CA

Hard to push the brake pedals and always hear a hissing noise whenever stepping the brakes. It is a commonly known-problem with brake booster diaphragms, and mazda agreed for "special service program" that extends the warranty coverage for repairing this condition to unlimited time and mileage, but I never received any notice. No incident yet, but almost crashed on freeway and at especially downhill stops several times. Need to be replaced by mazda asap!