Overview & Reviews
The 2012 Mazda CX-9 is essentially unchanged.
- Stylish cabin
- Easy access to spacious third row
- Solid build quality.
- Sporty performance
- Long rear doors are an issue in tight parking spaces
- 20-inch wheels produce a stiff ride.
User Reviews:
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2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Review - 2012 Mazda CX-9
By tim218 - January 7 - 6:00 pmPros: Driving feel, features Cons: Reliability. interior rattles, gas mileage The car handles very good for such a big auto. I find the driving experience to be enjoyable. The family (6 pax) just returned from a 1600 mile trip. We used a thule attachment on the roof and found the overall driving experience to be very enjoyable. Right before our trip, the front differential started to leak and had to be replaced. The car only had 10,000 miles on it. A fairly major job that almost derailed our vacation. Fortunately for us, the dealer had the part in stock. A little research online revealed this has been a habitual problem for this model.
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Fun to drive, but not so reliable - 2012 Mazda CX-9
By wv_mazda - March 21 - 1:41 pmWe have a 2012 CX 9 and have enjoyed it until it was slightly out of warranty. The car has a strong motor and for a third-row vehicle is pretty fun to drive. It also performs well in the snow. The brake booster failed last week at 42,000 miles, nearly causing a traffic accident for my wife. This is a recurrent problem with the 2010-2011 CX 9. My guess is you will have problems with 2013-14 models as they hit 30-50k mileage, since the brake system is unchanged. It is unfortunate Mazda chooses not to address safety concerns in a family vehicle. I would look at the Hyundai Santa Fe in this class.
