r/MazdaCX9

I’m aware of the cylinder head issues, 107k miles on it now. Seems worse when driving slower or idle. Is ok at speed.

Cooling fan is working and kicks into overdrive if we let idle as temp raises.

Coolant in the expansion tank was low so I topped that off.

So do we think it still could be the cylinder head or a water pump or thermostat issue?

Anyone else have issues with hard water spot etching on this paint? Blue 2023 GT. Traditional wax and ceramic wax, neither seems to stop hard water from etching. Sometimes it feels like I can't even get home fast enough to wipe off the hard water before it etches.

Basically have to use a hard water remover after every wash and sometimes it's not even able to get the marks off either. Never had this issue with my other cars.

I just re-entered the Mazda family after being gone for 2 decades with a new to me 2023. For what it's worth I am in Canada.

After trying to work through the various threads I have a made a list of accessories I should try and get to make this SUV even more user friendly, but wanted to see if people in this community had any other recommendations. So far I have:

- Android auto dangle for wireless functionality - AAWireless seems the most recommended?

- Cargo liner that folds so I can have 3rd row up/down

- Weathertec mats or similar

- Been thinking of dash cam but needing brand recommendations?

Thanks for your help!

I just did my first oil change on my 2020 cx9 I bought last month from carmax and noticed the oil has a strong gas smell is this normal for this vehicle? I mostly owned toyotas with port injection this my first direct injection and never had a strong gas smell in my oils.

Hey everyone!

I’ve been the owner of a 2023 CX-9 carbon edition for a little over a year now and absolutely love it. My wife and I recently had our first child and I’m already thinking about maintaining the interior of the vehicle as best as possible, especially the seats. Does anyone have any recommendations for some great fitting, premium looking seat covers?

Apologies if this has been asked already I just couldn’t personally find any posts about it. Thank you!

Hello to the small 2007-2010 CX-9 community on this subreddit, i have a question for you guys, what would you say are the most common failures/problems on your CX-9?

things you like, things you don't like.

Maybe things you would like to see on more recent models?

A few months ago I bought a 2023 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring from Lee's Summit Mazda in Kansas City, KS using my own financing. That deal was simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, the CX-9 was totaled after a tree fell on it during severe storm, so I started shopping for another Mazda since we feel its the best car for our family.

I found a Certified Pre-Owned Mazda at  Jim Ellis Mazda of Marietta in the Atlanta area and already had financing through my own lender before contacting them.

The process turned into a mess.

First, I was told I needed to complete a full credit application and authorize a hard Experian pull by Sager that it wasn't a side ways trick to get into their financing. Then Aaron told me they only needed a "5-liner" for an OFAC check. Then Alex flipped it back to a full hard pull. That is not the same thing. An OFAC check is not a full credit application, and a 5-liner is not the same as authorizing a hard credit inquiry.

I asked clear questions: would there be a hard credit pull, what exact information was required, and how would that information be used? I could not get a straight answer.

Since I would have had to buy airfare, arrange transportation, and take time away from work and my family, I asked  Jim Ellis Mazda of Marietta for a signed Buyer's Order and a signed document stating the agreed out-the-door price and all purchase requirements before I traveled.

They refused to provide signed documentation.

Instead of answering my written request, they had Sager call me after I had already blocked his number and opted out of further communications from another line.

To make the deal easier and reduce any claimed fraud concern, I offered multiple alternatives: Navy Federal lender verification, a soft credit pull, references from another Mazda dealer I had already bought from out of state, and proof of employment with the U.S. Army. None of it mattered.

I contacted Navy Federal and TrueCar. Navy Federal told me another hard pull was unnecessary because I already had financing. TrueCar told me that requiring a full credit application and hard pull in this situation violated its policy and opened an escalation.

This felt like moving goal post behavior. They advertised a CPO Mazda, took a TrueCar lead, then tried to force a full credit application and hard pull on a buyer who already had outside financing, while refusing to put the final out-the-door price and purchase requirements in writing and signed before I spent money traveling.

I walked away and looking elsewhere.

For anyone shopping Jim Ellis Mazda, especially out-of-state buyers: get every requirement, every fee, and the final out-the-door price signed in writing before you spend a dollar traveling to  Jim Ellis Mazda of Marietta.

pros and cons?

Looking to buy mazda cx9 2021 carbon edition, are these good on gas?

Anybody have any experience driving on sand? We are coming up on a trip to Obx this summer and are thinking about taking the opportunity to drive up on the beach. From what I understand it’s more about proper tire pressure and cautious driving as long as you have AWD but i’d be interested in hearing anyone’s experience doing it in a Cx-9 if possible.

I keep coming back to the CX9 Grand Touring for my "family" vehicle, and I narrowed it down to two options.

Option 1 - 2022 Mazda CX9 Grand Touring - CPO w/ 36k miles for $31k OTD

• Clean vehicle history and only has minor wear and tear
• Buying directly from dealership

Option 2 - 2021 Mazda CX9 Grand Touring - w/ 35k miles for $28k OTD

• Clean Vehicle history and just 1 scratch
• Buying from Carmax

Two concerns with buying the 2021: valve stem seal issues and buying from Carmax.

Should I spend the 4k extra on the 22 CPO to removed those risks or save that 3k and keep it just in case I do run into those issues?

Edit - Corrected my bad math to the 3k difference

Weighing out options. As the title states I have a 2012 CX9 with 82k miles. I purchased it in 2013, it had 22k on it at the time and not accident history that I could find.
The only accident was me hitting a 3ft pole — cosmetic damage only and I did have it repaired right away.
I love that the vehicle is paid off but it’s starting to do things that are alarming.
Basically it lurches, kind of jumps forward when idling at a light in traffic. I’ve had it looked at by two local shops but they couldn’t find an issue. I just feel like a bunch of super expensive repairs are right around the corner. I’ve had all the recalls sorted out but if I’m not mistaken there are other known issues with this year that are expensive and not going to be covered. I’m in my late 50s and have only one kiddo still living here so I don’t NEED a 3 row vehicle like I once did…but I do love having no car payment and not having a vehicle with a bunch of things I’d need subscriptions for. I can’t tell if I’m just having the new car itch or if my concerns are well founded.
What would you do? Keep it and hope it doesn’t hit me with a 10k repair bill or sell before that happens and throw up every month when I have to make a car payment? What would you do and if you’d elaborate as to why, I’d appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your advice/opinion.