How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2012 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 CX-9, which is 8% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Mazda CX-9 transmission or transfer case?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 CX-9.

At what mileage do 2012 CX-9 transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 CX-9 is 52,526 miles.

What specific transmission problems do owners report on the 2012 CX-9?

Owners describe transfer case failures, sudden stalling with the engine still running, and hard or erratic gear shifts, sometimes with a burning smell.

Did any 2012 CX-9 transmission complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with this problem area for the 2012 CX-9, and no fires or injuries.

2012 Mazda CX-9 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Mazda CX-9, 8% of its 221 total complaints for the year. Owners report transfer case failures, sudden stalling, and hard or erratic gear shifts, with a median failure mileage of 52,526. No related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 8% of 221
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,527 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the transfer case failing or leaking, sometimes accompanied by a loud metallic noise and sudden loss of power on AWD models.
Some drivers report the vehicle decelerating and stalling unexpectedly at speed, even while the engine kept running.
Multiple owners describe hard or erratic shifting, including jolting between gears or the transmission skipping from a high gear down to a low one.
A few complaints mention a burning oil smell or overheating near the transfer case, which sits close to the catalytic converter.
One owner reported a water pump failure causing coolant to flood the crankcase and the engine to shut down without warning.

When 2012 Mazda CX-9 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2013, latest Jul 24, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Jul 2023; peak Nov 2017 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Mazda CX-9

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CX-9 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201023 (12%)
201125 (15%)
201218 (8%)
20135 (7%)
20147 (13%)
20153 (9%)
20169 (9%)
20174 (7%)
201813 (10%)
20195 (9%)
20202 (11%)
20214 (10%)
20221 (10%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2012 Mazda CX-9 have?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 CX-9, which is 8% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Mazda CX-9 transmission or transfer case?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 CX-9.
At what mileage do 2012 CX-9 transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 CX-9 is 52,526 miles.
What specific transmission problems do owners report on the 2012 CX-9?: Owners describe transfer case failures, sudden stalling with the engine still running, and hard or erratic gear shifts, sometimes with a burning smell.
Did any 2012 CX-9 transmission complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with this problem area for the 2012 CX-9, and no fires or injuries.