2008 Mazda CX-9: jerking or lurching

Filed May 12, 2017 · Transmission · 141,000 miles · WA

In motion, after accelerating, I let up off the gas after reaching 60mph on the freeway and there is a clunking sound accompanied with a jerk coming from the rear end of the vehicle. After slowing, when I lightly step on the gas to maintain a speed it has the clunking sound accompanied by a jerk as well.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-9. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked and came to a sudden halt without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint and axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Suspension · 117,896 miles · MA

A very frightening incident occurred saturday august 29, 2015 approx 6:45 p.m. After a round trip travel on the highway for approx 80 miles. I drove just over a mile off the highway exit, came to a stop sign light then proceeded with a right turn. Suddenly without any previous warning the car made a jerking/skidding type movement, something seemed to drop out of the front end and the car came abruptly to a stop. Several people pulled over to see if I and my one month old granddaughter were ok as I was at a very busy intersection. A bystander told me that the drivers front tire was facing out to the left of the vehicle and there was considerable damage under the car as well. It is my understanding that the ball joint separated, the shaft or axle may have broken, and there may be other severe damage as there was also oil on the road. My tire was as mentioned. It is also noted that I am unable to completely open my drivers door door now possibly due to body misalignment now. I have pictures of any visible damage to the car. I am appalled after researching this problem that mazda will be conducting a recall in september but has yet to send out notices to customers. In fact a second notice will eventually come out when parts are available. Had I not just come off the highway my car would have definitely flipped over and my granddaughter and I would have been killed. This is 1000% unacceptable. I want action now. I don't know what the extent of damage is to the car, nor do I want the car repaired, instead I want mazda to replace it! Not only I have experienced much anxiety from this I am also incurring tow charges, storage charges and rental car charges. I was advised to have an independent mechanic look at the vehicle before sending to mazda but that would entail another tow charge and mechanic fee. None of which I can afford. Mazda must take immediate action.

Filed Aug 23, 2015 · Suspension · 922,500 miles · IN

This is a 2008 cx-9 grand touring awd that was going northbound on indiana highway 31 and then made a u-turn to go southbound. As the car speed got up to 35mph going southbound, there was a sudden jerk and loud noise and in the front of the car and felt like it was dragging on something. The car became very difficult to maneuver but was able to pull to the side of the road. Luckily there wasn't any other cars or traffic around us at the time of incident. When I got out to inspect the car, I noticed that the passenger side tire was turned outward at a 90 deg angle and the lower ball joint was completely detached. The car was no longer drivable and had to be towed.

Filed May 20, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 104,000 miles · VA

I was making a right turn from a parking lot onto a road with my two children in the car when a loud crunch happened, the vehicle jerked left while still moving forward and I was unable to steer or break. The car came to an abrupt stop and I couldn't get the driver's door open. I walked around to the front of the car while in traffic and noticed loose parts that had been ejected from the wheel, leaking break fluid, and the driver's side front wheel was no longer attached and had wedged under the car. The car was unable to be moved out of the road thus creating a traffic jam. The tow truck driver said the control arm was broken and that my girls and I are lucky that we were not seriously injured. The car was towed to the mazda dealer service department 4 days ago and I have not heard from them. Is this something that is covered under tread liability laws? I have photos of the car/wheel that were taken at the scene if needed.

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Suspension, Wheels · 80,000 miles · MN

I was driving slowly and approaching a stop sign. As soon as I stopped I heard a loud noise and my car jerked forward. The front driver side wheel disengaged from the vehicle and was jutting out at an angle. I could not move the car whatsoever. The tow truck driver informed me that my ball joint and axle had broken. This could have caused a very serious accident, especially if we had been driving faster or on the freeway--I'm very lucky my passenger and I were not hurt.