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What is the typical lifespan of a Mazda CX-9?
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The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a reliable vehicle with a life expectancy of up to 250,000 miles through regular maintenance. To extend its longevity even further, it's important to address how periods of inactivity can impact the battery. When not using your car for an extended period, the battery can deteriorate and lose charge. To prevent this, you can utilize a trickle charger to maintain the battery level while your car is stored in the garage, or a battery conditioner if the battery is showing signs of reduced capacity. Jump-starting a car with a depleted battery should be avoided as it can strain the battery and potentially harm the engine management system and other sensitive electronics, leading to increased wear and potential damage.
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This information is not accurate. The water pumps in the CX-9 can fail as early as 60,000 to 92,000 miles, leading to coolant leaking into the engine and potentially causing engine failure.
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Before 2016, Mazda CX-9s with Ford V6 engines were known to experience water pump problems around the 100,000-mile mark. However, the 2016 models and newer have Mazda turbo 4-cylinder engines and do not have this issue. You can verify this information by doing some research.
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I drive a 2008 CX9 with 219,000 miles on it. The only repairs I've had to do are replacing the alternator and starter, both of which recently failed at the same time. It's currently in the shop getting fixed.
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Our 2008 Mazda CX9's engine gave out at 104,000 miles, so we purchased a used engine with 43,000 miles on it from California for $4,000 and had it shipped to the East Coast. The labor costs were an additional $1,000, bringing the total cost for the engine replacement to $5,000. Despite the expenses, we appreciate the vehicle because it comfortably accommodates our family of six with plenty of space. We've invested quite a bit into it and intend to keep it until the engine fails again, likely within the next year or two. If you're looking for a reliable long-lasting vehicle, this may not be the best choice.
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The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a durable car with a solid build that has the potential to reach 250,000 miles with proper upkeep.
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I drive a 2011 CX-9 with 160,000 miles on it. Lately, it's been acting up with possible issues like worn brake pads and rotors. I recently took it to the shop to get checked out, hoping it's just a problem with the serpentine belt. Now, I'm waiting to hear back on the diagnosis.
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I drive a 2008 Mazda CX-9 that has racked up nearly 270,000 miles as my daily car. I find myself having to change the rotors every one to two years. Due to a recall, I had to replace a control arm - I only found out about it when my tire went sideways. Overall, no major problems so far, just dealing with the air conditioning getting clogged and needing a flush recently.
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My 2012 CX-9 has hit 90,000 miles and now requires a new transmission.
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We bought a 2020 Cx-9 GT thinking it would be reliable since it's a Japanese car, but not many cars are actually made in Japan anymore. When the driver side door hinge got loose at around 40,000 miles, we had to bolt it back in. The passenger side mirror stopped flexing at 35,000 miles, but Mazda fixed it under warranty. By 50,000 miles, we noticed noise at slow speeds, and when we took it to the shop at 67,000 miles, they discovered it was from the transmission mount. We had it fixed for $600. We've had the car for 47 months and it currently has 69,000 miles. We appreciate the spaciousness and nimble driving, similar to a small sports car. But we're unsure about the reliability of the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine in the long run. If you're aiming for a vehicle that can go beyond 200,000 miles with just regular maintenance, it might be better to consider a Lexus or a Toyota with a non-turbocharged engine. Based on the current condition of my car, I doubt it will reach 150,000 miles.
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In 2010, my CX9 with 104,000 miles on it broke down because the water pump in the engine failed. I was really let down by this.
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I purchased this car in 2012 primarily because it had a 3rd row, but I was disappointed to find that the space back there is incredibly small and not at all roomy. The windows on both the driver's and passenger's sides have had issues with their motors going out, and there's a persistent squeaking noise when reversing that even replacing with new parts from Mazda couldn't fix. I've had to replace the tires, deal with two cracked windshields, and the headlights easily get condensation and are expensive to replace. The dual-side AC only works on one side, and I've had to replace the brakes twice in the three years I've owned it. I also had to get a new battery. The body of the car is prone to cracking and scraping easily, even after spending thousands on bodywork. At 152,000 miles, this car, which I use daily, feels like it's on its last legs, constantly requiring maintenance that adds up financially. I'm ready to switch back to a Ford as soon as I can. Unlike this SUV, my previous Ford sedan lasted well beyond 200,000 miles without even a fraction of the problems I'm facing now.
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I own a 2018 CX-9 and ran into brake problems about a year after buying the car with only 5,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, the warranty expired in August 2021 with only 16,000 miles, so I had to foot the bill to replace the front and back pads.
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