2008 Mazda CX-9 steering problems

Filed Oct 11, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.

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 Mar 11, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · MN · crash

Lost control brakes failing and steering and wheel lc about to fall off dealerships saying recall was completed but it's definitely not

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 132,000 miles · WA

Mazda cx-9 problem 130,000 miles-on november 25th, as I was dropping my children to their schools, the defrost suddenly stops working. I try to turn the fan/heater all the way, but to no avail. I had to use a towel to wipe the windshield. As I pulled into a curved side, the engine turns off, I turned the ignition key to off, then starts the engine again, and the engine light comes on. I pulled out and drove about six hundred feet and parked. I call a mechanic and I drove it again for a mile to the shop. He opens up the hood and pour in some coolant and all the coolant were on the floor. He immediately told me that coolant leaks and oil is probably mixed and causes the engine failure. He told me I had to change the engine, because fixing it will cost me over ten grand. I drove it home, then the following morning, I took to a different shop, they did the diagnosis and relate the same story that check codes showed three codes: p0016, crank position sensor correlation bank one sensor a. 1285 cylinder head over temperature, 1299 cylinder head temp protection. The codes indicate an overheat scenario that resulted in engine shut down. They check oil and found milky substance instead of oil. Pressure check for coolant leak pushed milky oil out of dipstick tube. Head gasket has failed due to overheating and the coolant has contaminated the engine oil. Their recommendation is to replace the engine, assembly and flush cooling system. Their total estimate is $10,900. I can't afford to pay for this service repair. I cannot even spend that much of money on another car. We bought this car thinking that it will take us for some time before we'll need another car. I contacted mazda customer experience, and their response was, "wish there were never part failures", now, I'm stuck. So this is my story!!! Safety issues: sudden engine shut off, defrost malfunction and steering wheel.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 237,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel was loose and pulled while making turns. Additionally, the passenger side of the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to cj wilson mazda (8910 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462) where it was diagnosed that a wheel alignment was needed and a tie rod replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 237,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 112,000 miles · NY

I had the recall done on the a arms and ball joints replaced and it's only been a year also the rear stablizer links have failed also again after factory replacement.

Filed Nov 24, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · LA

I had a recall notice about potential defect on the airbag system that can cause personal injury on my mazda c-x 9 2008. I contacted the dealer close to my resident as prescribed on the recall notice. They said they will get back with me as soon as the parts are available. It has been more than 3 months and I have not got any response from the dealer. I will be very grateful to get a follow up to see that this my car is fixed. Thanks very much in advance.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Steering, Wheels · 65,000 miles · NJ

I was making a left turn on a parking lot when I heard a loud crunch coming from the front of the vehicle and fully lost control of the car. When I came outside to see what happened I saw that ball joint on my front left (driver side) broke, the wheel with part of the axel fully out, and that break fluid was spoiled all over. Imagine this happening on the fighter when I was driving with two of my young kids!!

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 136,300 miles · MA

While taking a right hand turn in the parking lot of logan airport, and travelling about 5-10 MPH, my car made a loud noise and came to a sudden and abrupt halt. I stepped out of the car and discovered that the driver's side front tire had disconnected from the steering arm. The car was immobilized, and I was not able to move it out of the way of other traffic in the airport parking lot, causing chaos in the parking lot and causing them to temporarily shut down an entire floor of the parking lot while they struggled to tow the car out of the way. The car was subsequently towed to a mazda dealership and the tire arms and ball joints were repaired pursuant to a recall (8515g). The front tires were also unevenly worn and replaced, very likely from the ball joint / steering arm issue, and cost $481.55. Mazda would not reimburse for the tires because I could not locate receipts to prove I had rotated the tires at the appropriate intervals, specifically stating "our dealer was unable to confirm if the wearing of the tires were due to the recall item as there was no supporting documentation indicating the proper maintenance on the tires". I do not believe most people keep records of every oil change / tire rotation they have done, but the wear was very consistent with what would be expected for ball joint issues. Furthermore the car had been inspected by the state of massachusetts in the month of september, and no uneven wear was found at that time, giving further indication that the uneven wear was linked to the ball joint / tire rod issue. Fortunately this did not occur one day earlier while towing a boat on the highway with my disabled son, this could have easily been a multi fatality accident. I have literally had nightmares over this possibility. This is an extremely dangerous situation.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 118,000 miles · MN

Was driving on neighborhood road, heading toward a state highway when all of the sudden a large boom occurred and I lost total control of the car and went up the curb and onto the sidewalk. I thought I'd blown a tire but got out and saw the entire wheel was disconnected - the suspension ruined. Would be happy to share pictures mechanic says ball joint, cv joint came completely off as well as brake fluid all over. I read online about similar issues and that the federal safety agency has an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe15022. Consider this another case! I'm thankful there were no people that I swerved into when losing control! This is clearly a safety hazard- ay least in states where salt is used on roads, like here in mn I expect mazda to take responsibility and pay for these repairs please contact me with additional info or next steps. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).