2008 Mazda CX-9 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (40% of reports).
- 55suspension complaints
- 110,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 8%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 22 of 55 complaints (40%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 11 of 55 complaints (20%)
- Front tire: mentioned in 9 of 55 complaints (16%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 8 of 55 complaints (15%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 at $1,600, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,600.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 5 mention a crash.
Mazda CX-9 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 CX-9 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2021 CX-9 | 1 | 3% | 68,811 |
| 2019 CX-9 | 4 | 8% | 10,600 |
| 2018 CX-9 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 CX-9 | 4 | 7% | 28,750 |
| 2016 CX-9 | 2 | 2% | 49,000 |
| 2014 CX-9 | 5 | 9% | 69,395 |
| 2013 CX-9 | 9 | 13% | 48,000 |
| 2012 CX-9 | 9 | 4% | 36,000 |
| 2011 CX-9 | 8 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 2010 CX-9 | 16 | 8% | 125,000 |
| 2009 CX-9 | 6 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2008 CX-9 | 55 | 32% | 110,000 |
| 2007 CX-9 | 37 | 43% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint; suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
Risk: Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with model year 2007-2009 vehicles registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The second phase will be for model year 2010-2014 vehicles in the same states. Finally, all remaining vehicles will be remedied. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8515G.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Once you get to 70mph it starts shaking like if a the wheels will fall off.
In 2017 had my front control arms replaced after the driver side CV arm came off of the axle due to a recall. 5 years later (about 30k miles) the same exact situation happened now with the passenger side making a left turn. Thankfully both times I didnât cause an accident but came close due to…
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Mazda CX-9s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about suspension for the 2008 Mazda CX-9 (32% of the 172 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda CX-9 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 110,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2008 Mazda CX-9?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,600), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2008 Mazda CX-9?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 22 of 55 complaints, followed by “control arm” (11).
See all 2008 Mazda CX-9 problems or suspension problems across all CX-9 years.