Is the 2013 Mazda CX-9 a good car?
I’ve had the 2013 Mazda CX-9 for almost a year now and strongly recommend this vehicle. I test drove the Explorer, Durango, Pilot, Traverse, Pathfinder, Highlander, and Santa Fe and, while all are competent in their own right, I found myself comparing each of them to the CX-9.
What to do when your Mazda CX-9 won’t start?
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your CX-9, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it.
What’s the problem with the Mazda CX9 transmission?
My 2007 CX9 is having a problem changing from 6 gear down to 5 gear on the freeway. When I am cruising along in 6 gear and I want to accelerate to pass someone. It changes down with a very hard banging , and in one case jumped straight into neutral, at 6o mph. It only does it from 6 down to 5. and not in any other change .
Why does my Mazda CX-9 shift to lower gear?
There must be some logic in the transmission control that wil shift to a lower gear if it determines you are coasting and apply the brakes to slow. This is a guess on my part other than noticing the shiftng of the transmission. The transmission control has likely changes from 2009 to 2012. 2009….
Which is better the Mazda CX9 or the Acura MDX?
My decision came down to the Highlander and CX9. Did not trust the GM products, Acura MDX is too expensive, same with the X5. Compared to the Highlander Ltd, the CX9 GT has a better middle seat, better technical options, a better ride, and is a much better value.
Is there an extended warranty on a Mazda CX 9?
However this extended warranty has expired for most affected CX-9 owners, so buyer beware. This Mazda CX-9 brake booster failure isn’t terrible in terms of repair cost — it “only” costs $550 average to fix. However it is a safety issue when the brake booster fails as it increases stopping distance.
How much weight can a Mazda CX-9 tow?
Properly equipped, the CX-9 can tow up to 3,500 pounds. In Edmunds testing, a front-wheel-drive CX-9 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while an AWD model required 8.5 seconds. Compared to competing models, these figures are just about average.