2008 Mazda CX-9 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 31 complaints for the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
O was operating the vehicle and the brakes became spongy and failed to stop the vehicle unless I increased the effort to depress the brake pedal down. Foot has slipped on occasion causing my ankle to be struck on the pedal. I now down shift gears to slow the vehicle to assist in stopping while keeping even further back from vehicles in front of me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx9. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to safely pull over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mazda CX-9
- Suspension 56 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints