2011 Mazda CX-9 power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Mazda CX-9 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front driver-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural failure and sheared completely apart while moving. This vehicle was previously serviced under Safety Recall Campaign 15V451000 / Mazda Recall 8515G for this exact defect. The recall remedy part failed a second time…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“I had an issue with the AWD not engaging and the 4x4 light illuminating when driving on snow and ice. No indicators when driving under normal conditions. I had no traction and had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle while driving at speeds less than 25 mph. I had difficulty gettting…”
filed Dec 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
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% |
| 2010 CX-9 | 23 | 12% |
| 2009 CX-9 | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.