Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Intermittent. When first starting out and applying the brakes, they just didn't stop the car."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"When applying the brakes I could hear an air noise inside the car and the brakes felt spongy. Had to replace Power Brake Booster."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"There was a recall on the master cylinder if it became problematic. It did at 72,000 miles. The brake pedal became very hard and the brakes would not fully engage. Then you could hear air escaping from the vacuum booster."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Master cylinder failure"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Local mechanic informed me that Mazda had a warranty extension program, since I was out of warranty. Took it to dealer and they replaced it under the warranty extension"
Austin F., PA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"The repair shop called it a failure of a "brake booster", which meant poor, erratic brake performance. Sometimes it was almost impossible to stop the car ( on the way to the shop)"
Walter G., AZ (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"All of a sudden the brakes just wouldn't stop the car."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"At the 60,000 mile service, the Mazda dealership advised replacing the front brake pads as they had worn to replacement level. The dealership had warned me at the 55,000 mile service that the front brake pads would need to be replaced soon."
Matthew B., NY (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Have replaced front brakes within the last month. Will need to replace rear brakes soon."
Anonymous, (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"The parking brake does not hold the vehicle. when it is on, the only indication that it is on is noise and the warning indicator. I don't remember it ever doing a good job of holding the vehicle but I have not brought this up to the Mazda service department w have it serviced at."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"rear brakes wear out quickly require frequent adjustment"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Mazda CX-9 Sport 3.7-L V6)"Mostly highway miles required brake work much earlier than would appear normal"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Continually have premature break wear. I do a lot of driving but the break wear has not been consistent. Have replaced at least some portion of the braking system 3 times already"
Charles F., NJ (2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7-L V6)"There was a recall or the issue where the brakes felt like you had to push hard on the brakes to stop. this issue was covered under a recall warranty."
Anonymous, WA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"When we were driving in San Francisco when the weather was 80 degrees, I applied the brakes going downhill. The car made a loud screeching sound and vibrated when I applied the brakes to stop the car going downhill."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"car would accelerate suddenly and brakes would not apply regularly"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Lost pressure, ended up replacing the "brake power booster and switch" under warrranty and as part of a recall. Car unUSble for 8 days while part obtained from Mazda. Other dealerships would not sell our dealer the part due to it being a highly so"
Anonymous, CO (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Power booster leaked"
Drew E., NJ (2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7-L V6)"Warped rotor on both front and back. Replaced both with drilled/slotted rotors which appear to be less prone to warping."
Richard N., AL (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"Passenger side rear brake was dragging was noisy but not a safety issue the brake still functioned. Was at dealer for 1 week before they could fix the problem. Also when the brakes get wet form rain or what ever and you park the vehicle overnight t"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)"I have had the car reviewed by the dealer and they tell me there is no problem with the brakes, but the back brakes squeaks when going in reverse."
Jose R., NY (2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7-L V6)"Squeaking after routine brake service. Returned to same independent shop for additional repair at no cost."
Anonymous, CO (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)
"Slowly began noticing the brake pedal was hard to press down. Eventually, the pedal would not go down at all. Had the pedal and attached parts replaced and issue was resolved."
Anonymous, (2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7-L V6)