2012 Mazda CX-9 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 144 brake complaints for the 2012 Mazda CX-9, 65% of that model year's 221 total complaints. Owners commonly report power-assist brake failure and hissing sounds from the brake booster, with 4 crashes and 1 injury linked, and a median failure mileage of 56,622. No related recall is listed for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 144
- 65% of 221
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 56,622 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power-assisted braking, requiring much harder pedal pressure to stop the vehicle.
- Several complaints mention a hissing sound from the brake pedal area, often tied to the brake booster or master cylinder.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal going hard and unresponsive during sudden stops, leading to collisions.
- A few owners say dealers replaced the brake booster under a "special warranty" after diagnosing it as a known failure point.
- Multiple complaints note increased stopping distance and reduced brake effectiveness developing gradually before full failure.
When 2012 Mazda CX-9 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2013, latest Sep 29, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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
- Are brake problems common on the 2012 Mazda CX-9?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 144 brake complaints for the 2012 CX-9, which is 65% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year, one of the highest shares among CX-9 years.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Mazda CX-9 brake issues?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 CX-9's brake complaints.
- At what mileage do CX-9 brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for reported brake issues on the 2012 CX-9 is 56,622 miles.
- Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to brake-related complaints on the 2012 CX-9, with no fires reported.