When getting off highway engine began to knock. Engine stalled and would not restart. Upon inspection the water pump was found to have failed and leaked engine coolant into oil. This caused engine to have a complete failure. No check engine light illuminated but when car was scanned multiple codes were found. The car was also found to have a bad Transfer Case.
2011 Mazda CX-9: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 171 complaints about the 2011 Mazda CX-9 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda cx-9. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the brake system failing to function properly as the contact had to press the brake pedal, release the brake pedal and apply force to stop the vehicle. The failure happened more than once to the point of it being a risk that may result in a crash. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unsafe to drive, parked at the owner's residence and may need to be towed for repairs. The dealer young mazda (191 commerce park dr, easton, pa 18045, (610) 991-9100) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe14005 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they had a technical guideline to repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
My cars brake pedal suddenly became stiff and would not stop my car. I had to swerve to prevent myself from rear ending the vehicle in front of me. At the next stop light I was extremely cautious and after I finally stopped, as I waited for the green light the car began idling oddly then it stalled. Was able to start it back up. It seems to be shifting a little oddly too. Very scary driving my car. Incredibly lucky we weren't injured nor was anyone else. Will have it towed to the shop to be safe.
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 approximately 66,727. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated she accelerated from a stop light, as she turned the corner. She then realized, she could not brake, or steer the vehicle. She hit the emergency brake and turned the vehicle off. The dealer believed it was a vacuum problem as she braked slightly when she turned the corned. Updated 06/16/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda cx-9. While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle and stated that the theft system had taken over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the contact was unsure about the part that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda cx-9. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact was driving 20 MPH when the vehicle began to decelerate independently and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the transfer case was cracked and seized. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 36,300. Updated 07/30/13*lj the dealer replaced the transfer case. Updated 08/01/13
Service bulletins that may apply
- This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption
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- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...),...
- Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption
- If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake...
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Mazda CX-9 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2011 Mazda CX-9?
6 of 171 owner complaints about the 2011 Mazda CX-9 (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Mazda CX-9?
There are 0 recalls and 37 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Mazda CX-9
Brake failure 17Grinding brakes 9Spongy pedal 8Ball joint 7Check engine light 7Fire or smoke 7
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