2011 Mazda CX-9 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 101 brake complaints for the 2011 Mazda CX-9, 59% of all complaints filed for that year, with 4 crashes reported. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data. Median mileage at failure was 71,224.5 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 101
- 59% of 170
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 71,225 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe brakes failing to engage or losing stopping power suddenly while approaching a stop, sometimes with grinding or crunching noises.
- Multiple owners report a hissing sound when pressing the brake pedal, followed by reduced braking effectiveness at slow speeds.
- Some drivers say the brake pedal became hard to depress and required much more force than normal to stop the vehicle, with one owner told the brake booster needed replacement.
- Several complaints describe increased stopping distance or mushy pedal feel, leading to near-misses or rear-end collisions.
- One owner reported the traction control and TCS warning lights staying on even in dry conditions with no need for the system to activate.
When 2011 Mazda CX-9 brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 26, 2011, latest Oct 20, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Mazda CX-9
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by CX-9 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2011 Mazda CX-9?
- NHTSA lists 101 brake complaints for the 2011 CX-9, which is 59% of the 170 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 Mazda CX-9 brakes?
- NHTSA's data provided here shows no related recall listed for this brake issue on the 2011 CX-9.
- At what mileage do CX-9 brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among complaints in this data is 71,224.5 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data records 4 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to brake complaints on the 2011 CX-9.
- How does 2011 compare to other CX-9 model years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 CX-9 shows 59% share of brake complaints, lower than the 2012 model's 65% but higher than the 2010 model's 48%, based on NHTSA's this_area_by_model_year data.