2008 Mazda CX-9 power train problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Knock or hard shift in park as well as in reverse keeps burning oil had everything flushed replaced all fluids valve cover gaskets spark plugs etc”
filed Apr 4, 2021
“Known issue of transfer case mechanical failure in all cx-9 models from 2007-2015. Transfer case is too close to exhaust causing the oil to dry up. Transfer case explodes causing the vehicle to lock up while driving. Known issue that has cause many accidents.”
filed Sep 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other CX-9 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CX-9 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 CX-9 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 CX-9 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 CX-9 | 13 | 10% |
| 2017 CX-9 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 CX-9 | 9 | 9% |
| 2015 CX-9 | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 CX-9 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 CX-9 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 CX-9 | 18 | 8% |
| 2011 CX-9 | 25 | 15% |
| 2010 CX-9 | 23 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mazda CX-9
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.